COLOMBO, July 31, 2025 —
Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena has secured the third position among currently active Test match umpires worldwide in terms of the number of matches officiated.
According to the latest statistics, Dharmasena has umpired in 92 Test matches, placing him just behind Rod Tucker of Australia with 95 matches and Richard Kettleborough of England with 94 matches.
Current Leading Test Match Umpires by Matches Officiated
- Rod Tucker (Australia) – 95 matches
- Richard Kettleborough (England) – 94 matches
- Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) – 92 matches
- Richard Illingworth (England) – 79 matches
- Paul Reiffel (Australia) – 75 matches
Dharmasena’s consistent presence at the highest level of cricket umpiring highlights Sri Lanka’s strong representation in international cricket officiating and reflects his experience and professionalism on the global stage.
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