Sharad Patel has been recognised as the NSW Representative Umpire of the Year for 2024–25 at the Cricket NSW Awards Night held at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Patel’s involvement in cricket has spanned different roles, from representing Fairfield Liverpool as a player, to working as an Admin Officer at the New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (NSWCUSA), and now serving as a Cricket Australia contracted match official. His rise through the ranks has been closely followed by many in the game, particularly within the south Asian community.
“Sharad’s journey in cricket is truly inspiring to all especially to the people from south asian community — from playing for Fairfield Liverpool, to serving as an Admin Officer at NSWCUSA, and now excelling as a Cricket Australia contracted match official,” the statement read.
The award acknowledges his professionalism and dedication on and off the field. Cricket NSW praised his contribution and expressed confidence in his future in the sport.
“We’re proud to see his dedication and passion recognised, and we wish him continued success for an even bigger and brighter 2025/26 season,” Cricket NSW said.
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