The Cricket Board (BCCI)has commenced a course for umpires on English language and communication skills as part of its educational and development programme for the match officials.

The first batch underwent training from July 12 to 16 and the second commenced in Mumbai and would continue till July 23, the BCCI has announced on its website.

• As mentioned by BCCI, the course will cover various aspects like ‘language to be used’, ‘communicating with captains/players in the field’, ‘conducting meetings, communicating to the third umpire’ etc. In an attempt to make it more interactive, the programme will feature role-play sessions, mock meeting, simulating situations.

• The course has been designed by the British Council along with the International Cricket Council and is aimed at equipping the match officials with requisite communication skills.

• While the course focused on language skills in its first year (2015), it was customised for the umpires by adding  language and communication skills to the curriculum.

BCCI:-

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is the national governing body for cricket in India. The board was formed in December 1928 as a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act.

President: Anurag Thakur

Secretary: Ajay Shirke