Michael Douglas Martell (born 28 September 1966) is an Australian cricket umpire and former cricketer.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Douglas Martell |
| Born | 28 September 1966 Perth, Western Australia |
| Role | Umpire |
| Umpiring information | |
| ODIs umpired | 8 (2014–2017) |
| T20Is umpired | 4 (2014–2017) |
Source: CricketArchive, 22 February 2017 | |
Playing career
editMartell played 34 first grade matches in Western Australian Grade Cricket for Wanneroo and Bayswater-Morley. He later played for Balcatta Cricket Club in the WA Suburban Turf competition where he was the Champion Cricketer for the 2000–2001 season.[1][2][3]
Umpiring career
editAfter an arm injury cut short his cricket career, he took up umpiring.[2] He made his debut at domestic level in October 2007 at one day level and at first-class level in October 2008.[4][5]
He umpired in his first Twenty20 International match in November 2014, in the 2nd T20I between Australia and South Africa.[6] He umpired his first ODI on 23 November 2014 at the SCG between Australia and South Africa.
References
edit- ^ "Martell To Make Interstate Debut". Western Australian Cricket Association. 19 October 2007. Retrieved 4 March 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "2008 Scholarship Holders". Australian Sports Commission. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "WASTCA Champion Cricketers". WA Suburban Turf Cricket Association. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "Mick Martell as Umpire in First-Class Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "Mick Martell as Umpire in List A Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "South Africa tour of Australia (November 2014), 2nd T20I: Australia v South Africa at Melbourne, Nov 7, 2014". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 November 2014.