Ben Treloar embarks on Ranji Trophy journey with BCCI exchange program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Australian umpire Ben Treloar officiated his first Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Gujarat at Palam Air Force II Ground last week, marking his debut in Indian domestic cricket. He is participating in the BCCI-Cricket Australia exchange program, which allows him to oversee two matches in India while an Indian umpire will officiate in Australia. Treloar expressed his appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere and high standard of first-class cricket in India. He will next umpire a match between Mumbai and Haryana at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Treloar has also embraced local cuisine, including garlic naan and vada pav, noting the cultural experience he is gaining.
- •Ben Treloar is officiating in the Ranji Trophy through an umpire exchange program.
- •His first match was a drawn fixture between Delhi and Gujarat.
- •Treloar appreciates the local hospitality and high standard of cricket.
- •He will next umpire a match between Mumbai and Haryana at BKC.
- •Treloar enjoys Indian cuisine, noting down recipes to share with family.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Australian umpire's Ranji Trophy sojourn: Aeroplanes overhead at Palam, BKC's red soil pitch, love for garlic naan and vada pav
"Australian umpire Ben Treloar is experiencing Indian domestic cricket for the first time as part of the BCCI-Cricket Australia exchange programme. From aeroplanes flying overhead at Delhi's Palam ground to Mumbai's red-soil pitch at BKC, the 44-year-old shares his impressions of Indian first-class cricket, the warmth of its people and his growing love for local cuisine, including garlic naan and vada pav.
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