ICC/Leadership/Jeff Crowe

Jeff Crowe

match-refereeNew Zealand2004-2014

Jeff Crowe, a former New Zealand captain and brother of Martin Crowe, served as an ICC match referee and was part of the Elite Panel. He was match referee during the infamous 2009 Lahore attack, surviving alongside Chris Broad. He also served as ICC General Manager of Cricket Operations.

Key Achievements

  • Survived the 2009 Lahore terrorist attack while serving as match referee
  • Served as ICC General Manager of Cricket Operations
  • Helped develop DRS protocols and implementation guidelines
  • Contributed to modernizing match referee standards and procedures

Controversies

  • His dual role as match referee and ICC administrator raised questions about independence