Umpire Doctrove retires

Billy Doctrove has announced his retirement from umpiring after deciding not to extend his contract with the ICC's elite panel.

Dominican official will not extend deal with ICC elite panel

Billy Doctrove has announced his retirement from umpiring after deciding not to extend his contract with the International Cricket Council's elite panel. The 56-year-old Dominican, whose current deal expires at the end of June, was due to officiate in the upcoming series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan before pulling out due to a family bereavement. That means Doctrove's final appearance as an umpire was during the second Test between New Zealand and South Africa in March. "After much consideration I have informed the selectors of my decision to retire," Doctrove said in a statement. "It has been an incredible 14 years for me as an international umpire and I have enjoyed every moment of it. "It was a highlight to umpire in the ICC World Twenty20 final in Barbados. That was a special and an unforgettable occasion. "I am extremely thankful to my family and friends worldwide, for their support and encouragement that they afforded to me during my career. "I would also like to thank the WICB and the ICC for the many opportunities they provided me to serve this wonderful game." Doctrove, who was promoted to the international panel of ICC umpires in 2004, stood in 38 Tests, 112 ODIs and 17 T20 internationals.