Simon Taufel Joins Major League Cricket Season 3 – Taking Cricket to New Heights in the USA
By Rajiv Chaudhri - Editor in Chief
Renowned former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel is thrilled to be part of Season 3 of Major League Cricket (MLC), bringing his wealth of experience and integrity to the fast-growing cricket scene in the United States. Taufel will join the tournament this week in San Francisco, with matches also scheduled in Dallas, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Miami, marking a significant expansion of professional cricket in the U.S.
A five-time ICC Umpire of the Year, Taufel is widely respected not only for his sharp eye on the field but also for his leadership and mentoring off it. “I’m excited to be joining MLC again, it’s wonderful to see cricket finding new roots in the USA,” said Taufel.
He won’t be doing it alone. Backing him is an elite panel of Match Officials, including Jeff Crowe, Reon King, Marais Erasmus, Paul Wilson, Wayne Knights, Leslie Reifer, Jermaine Lindo, Billy Taylor, Rushane Samuels, and Vijaya Mallela.
Together, they form a formidable team committed to upholding the spirit of the game in a region where cricket is fast becoming a sporting phenomenon.
With MLC franchises like MI New York, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and Texas Super Kings, the league is drawing global talent and growing a passionate fanbase.
As cricket in America gains momentum, the involvement of stalwarts like Taufel ensures the game’s foundations remain strong, fair, and truly world-class.
