why are most umpires so old, surely younger umps would be able to judge better?

Answer 1

Yep. But one important quality an umpire needs is experience. And only time provides that.

One of the best umpires today, Simon Taufel, who has won the Best Umpire award 3 years in a row now, is just 36years of age.

Answer 2

I'm an umpire, I'm 18 years old.... I can tell you, its harder than it looks .... and no we don't dive, catch, hit the ball ...nor match fix ....well i havent :P

But yeh generally some young people find it hard early on so they quit .... but im sticking to my guns, its still my first season .. but give me some time lol

And the older umpires generally have tons of experience, after one season I'm not expecting to reach international level ... it will take time. And there are so many laws to cricket, referring Rugby seems easier, except for the constant running haha

Younger umps maybe able to judge better, but its knowing the knowledge of ALL the laws to the game and applying those laws and controlling the spirit of the game is key to being an awesome umpire.

I have not reached all the above yet but one day I hope too

Thats why time is of essence, hence making umpys old lol

thank-you for your time

Answer 3

yeah i agree with u. only one of the famous umpires is young n if he can do it why not others after all this is an era of young people we see every field stormed by young executives then why not umpiring

Answer 4

Because many people take up umpiring profession very late in their carreer.

Answer 5

umpires must be old. because younger umpires while umpiring, are very eager to bat (or) to bowl (or) to field (or) to keep (or) to match fix.

Answer 6

Old is gold.