BCCI raises match fees for domestic umpires and referees for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will increase match fees for domestic umpires and match referees starting from the 2026-27 season. This change follows the Duleep Trophy and will take effect with the Ranji Trophy, which begins on October 11. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced a restructuring that includes a gradation system categorizing umpires into four grades based on the tournaments they officiate. Currently, the top domestic umpires receive Rs 40,000 per day, and the rest Rs 30,000, while fees for T20 matches stand at Rs 20,000 per day.
- •BCCI will raise umpire fees from the 2026-27 season.
- •Ranji Trophy starts on October 11, 2026.
- •New gradation system will categorize umpires into four grades.
- •Top umpires currently earn Rs 40,000 per day.
- •Fees for T20 matches set at Rs 20,000 per day.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI set to raise pay of domestic umpires, match referees from new season
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to raise the match fees of domestic umpires and match referees from the 2026-27 season, which will resume after the Duleep Trophy with the Ranji Trophy -the premier red-ball domestic competition- on Oct 11.
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