Steve Bucknor decided to retire from Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will pay a glowing tribute to umpire SteveBucknor, who has decided to retire from officiating in international cricket next month. "Steve's contribution to our great sport over two decades at the top level of umpiring has been immense. We will pay Steve the tribute for his outstanding service to the game merits once his final appointments have been completed," ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said.

"To have remained as one of the game's top officials for that length of time has required Steve to be self-motivated, confident and well respected, and he has all those qualities in abundance, while at the same time remaining a very humbleman," Lorgat added.

The 62-year-old Jamaican's last Test assignment will be the third match between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town from 19th March, while the two ODIs between West Indies and England in Barbadoes will be his last match commitment.