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Indian Premier League: Australian umpire Paul Reiffel thwarted in bid to leave India amid COVID chaos – Sydney Morning Herald
Former Test seamer turned umpire Paul Reiffel had his bags packed and tickets booked for a flight to Sydney from Doha only to be told he would have to stay in India….
Even though the situation in India was not as bleak when he accepted the Indian boards offer to umpire in the IPL, Reiffel knew of the risks of being abroad during a global health crisis – but said he could not knock back the work.
Unlike the players, some of whom are paid millions for just under two months work, umpires cannot command such fees.
A member of the International Cricket Councils elite panel of umpires, Reiffel would normally be travelling the world officiating in international fixtures,…
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