Former Members
The first departures from the panel came in 2004 when Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan (known as Venkat) retired, and Asoka de Silva, Dave Orchard and Russell Tiffin did not have their contracts renewed. David Shepherd retired in 2005 following 22 years as an international umpire. Darrell Hair, who joined the panel in 2003, was banned from officiating in matches involving full ICC members following the Ball Tampering Controversy in August 2006. In March 2008, following a spell officiating associate members, Hair was once again permitted to umpire full members, but in August he handed in his resignation after he was only allowed to officiate in two tests.
Steve Bucknor retired in 2009, having stood in a record 128 Tests since March 1989. Rudi Koertzen retired in 2010, while Mark Benson, who had joined the panel in 2006, stood down to return to domestic cricket. Asoka de Silva, who rejoined the panel in 2008, was stood down again in 2011 along with Daryl Harper, and Billy Doctrove retired in 2012.
Former elite panel members can still umpire in ODIs and international T20s. Statistics correct as of 7 June 2012.
- Original panel member
| Umpire | Date of Birth | Joined Panel | Left Panel | Tests | ODIs | T20Is | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bucknor | 31 May 1946 | 2002 | 2009 | 128 | 181 | — | West Indies (Jamaica) |
| Asoka de Silva^ | 28 March 1956 | 2002 | 2011 | 49 | 121 | 11 | Sri Lanka |
| Billy Doctrove | 3 July 1955 | 2006 | 2012 | 38 | 112 | 17 | West Indies (Dominica) |
| Daryl Harper | 23 October 1951 | 2002 | 2011 | 94 | 174 | 10 | Australia |
| Rudi Koertzen | 26 March 1949 | 2002 | 2010 | 108 | 206 | 14 | South Africa |
| Dave Orchard | 24 June 1948 | 2002 | 2004 | 44 | 107 | — | South Africa |
| David Shepherd | 27 December 1940 | 2002 | 2005 | 92 | 172 | — | England |
| Russell Tiffin | 4 June 1959 | 2002 | 2004 | 44 | 126 | 4 | Zimbabwe |
| Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan | 21 April 1945 | 2002 | 2004 | 73 | 52 | — | India |
| Darell Hair | 30 September 1952 | 2003 | 2008 | 78 | 135 | 6 | Australia |
| Mark Benson | 6 July 1958 | 2006 | 2010 | 27 | 72 | 19 | England |
| Simon Taufel | 21 January 1971 | 2003 | 2012 | 74 | 174 | 34 | Australia |
^de Silva was absent from the panel between 2004 and 2008.
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