NDCA Umpiring Panels Confirmed for 2025–26 Season

 
NDCA Umpiring Panels Confirmed for 2025–26 Season29 Jul 2025

Northern Districts Cricket has confirmed its umpiring panels for the 2025–2026 season, with continued growth and development across all levels of officiating. 

This summer, the ND Regional Panel has expanded to ten umpires, ensuring strong coverage across the region as the domestic and international calendars gear up. Several new umpires have joined the panel for the first time, a sign of ongoing umpire opportunities within the region. 

The Regional Reserve Panel will again support the top tier with this group providing vital depth across the ND region. The Development Panel continues to play a key role in fostering emerging talent while supporting those looking to build on their experience.

This season’s panel features a mix of returning and newer officials, with the addition of two mentor umpires who will help provide guidance and on-field support. In support of umpire growth, ND continues to work alongside the Observers Panel for the 2025–26 season. 

This group will attend ND tournaments and representative fixtures to provide match-day observations and development-focused feedback for umpires. 

Northern Districts thanks all umpires for their ongoing commitment and looks forward to seeing them in action this season. 

2025–26 ND Umpiring Panels 

Regional Panel 

 • Stu Martin 

 • Damian Morrow 

 • Brendon Davis 

 • Texin Thangalathil 

 • Jass Singh 

 • Sean Reynolds 

 • Greg Peters 

 • Tyler Melville 

 • John Keen 

 • Andre North 

 Regional Reserve Panel 

 • Simon Turnbull 

 • Sam Thompson 

 • Blair O’Brian 

 • Paul Watson 

 • Renier Klue 

 • Marise Fernandes 

 • Vin Lavande 

 • Ghouse Sheik (new to ND) 

 • Craig MacDonell (new to ND) 

 Development Panel 

 • Mayur Chachar 

 • Zubair Ahmid 

 • Andrew McClain 

 • Richard Wilson 

 • Luke Hibbert 

 • Will Morris 

 • Leteisha Rose 

 • Liza-Mari Venter 

 Observers Panel 

 • Mike Friis 

 • Glen Schache 

 • Phil Norvill 

 • Chris James 

 • Bryan Keightley 

 • Luan Kloppers (Convenor)