JEDDAH: Saudi Cricket Center organized two Elementary Level umpiring courses in Dammam and Jazan recently.

Fort-eight umpires representing EPCA (Eastern Province Cricket Association) and JRCA (Jazan Region Cricket Association) took part in the three-day event held in Dammam and Jazan respectively.

The participating umpires were given detailed description of 42 Laws of Cricket with audiovisual support, in English and in Urdu. The course was conducted by Khalil Kazi assisted by Dr. Sayed Ziauddin and Kashif Mirza.

The umpires went through the intensive compact course highlighting the cricketing laws, their application and implementation during a match. The new Bye Laws introduced recently and their implication was detailed by the course educators headed by Khaleel Kazi. Umpires were also trained to deal with the ever-changing situations on the field of play during the match.