The Perth Scorchers have won the Big Bash League the most times, with twelve seasons. They’ve won the trophy five times. The earnings of Big Bash League umpires are determined by the sponsorship tags on their uniforms. This is in stark contrast to other leagues, such as the IPL, where the season salary is fixed regardless of the sponsorship tags on the uniform. The BBL is one of the most popular T20 leagues in the world, with players from almost every cricketing nation taking part.
Umpires play an important role in ensuring that games are played fairly in the BBL. Umpires are in charge of supervising the game and inspecting the field, playing surface, and equipment used.
There are three levels of pay for umpires. Umpires at the entry level earn either AUD 15,000 or AUD 7,500 per season. Each match they officiate earns these umpires AUD 350. League development authorities hire these entry-level umpires. Professional umpires are hired after completing their developmental contract of 2-3 years.
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Because of their experience, the elite umpires earn AUD 25,000.
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The elite umpires are the highest paid in the BBL. The umpires are Gerard Abood, Shawn Craig, Phil Gllespie, Nathan Johnstone, Donovan Koch, Sam Nogajski, and Bruce Oxenford. These umpires are paid AUD 25, 000 per season in the BBL.
Mike Graham-Smith, Simon Lightbody, Paul Wilson, and Ben Treloar are among the umpires who earn more than AUD 15,000 per year.
Gerard Abood has officiated in the majority of these matches. Abood has served as an umpire in 96 games. Mike Graham-Smith comes in second on this list, having officiated in 82 matches.
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