Anil Chaudhary Steps Down As International and IPL Umpire
Veteran Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has confirmed his retirement from international cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL). After serving for years at the international level, he has decided to relinquish these duties and look for other prospects.

New Role in Cricket
Though retiring from international umpiring and IPL, Chaudhary will be very much engaged with the game. He has already expressed his desire to be a commentator and also officiate for UAE and US T20 leagues. These are growing very fast, and his experience will elevate their umpiring panels to the next level.

🚨 ANIL CHAUDHARY RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL & IPL UMPIRING 🚨

- He will be concentrating in commentary and umpiring in T20 Leagues in UAE & US. [Gaurav Gupta from TOI] pic.twitter.com/8xKbmOyoyJ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 21, 2025

Anil Chaudhary's Umpiring Career Chaudhary has umpired international matches, domestic cricket, and the IPL as a neutral umpire. He has umpired a few ODIs, T20Is, and IPL matches, making important on-field decisions. His temperament and extensive experience of the game have earned him the respect of players and fans alike.

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T20 Leagues and Commentary With franchise T20 leagues gaining more traction, players like Chaudhary are in demand. The fact that he has played for UAE and US-based T20 leagues indicates that such leagues are able to attract the best cricketing talent, even umpires. Moreover, his transition to commentary will enable him to pass on his experience and expertise to an even larger number of people.