Chris Gaffaney
IndiaumpireMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Chris Gaffaney is a New Zealand cricket umpire who has officiated in numerous international matches across formats, including Tests, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals. Known for his calm demeanor and strong decision-making skills, Gaffaney has gained respect in the cricketing community for his consistency and ability to handle high-pressure situations. He was in the news recently due to his role as an umpire in the delayed toss for the Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa, which was affected by rain at the Rawalpindi Stadium.
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The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Rohan Pandit.
Reprimanded after century in vain: Why Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was punished by ICC after the third ODI vs India | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-06-22
Chris Gaffaney had to rule on both decisions regarding Jamie Smith.
Australia in driver’s seat - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2025-12-19
Chris Gaffaney was the TV umpire who reviewed the decisions.
The Ashes 2025-26: Snicko controversy continues with Jamie Smith dismissal
United Kingdom· 2025-12-18
New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney is in India for the Tests against South Africa.
Umpires likely to officiate the first Test in Perth
Australia· 2025-11-08
Chris Gaffaney was the field umpire who reversed the decision after Kettleborough's input.
Follow World Test Championship cricket scores, results, start time and minute-by-minute news updatesAustralia· 2025-06-12
Chris Gaffaney served as the TV umpire during the match.
Australia reach Champions Trophy semis after Lahore washout - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-02-28
TV umpire Chris Gaffaney was involved in the match.
Afghanistan win toss, bat against Australia in Champions Trophy - SportPakistan· 2025-02-28Chris Gaffaney was one of the umpires who inspected the conditions before the match was abandoned.
Rain washes out Australia-South Africa Champions Trophy match in Rawalpindi - SportPakistan· 2025-02-25
Chris Gaffaney inspected the conditions under light drizzle before deciding to delay the toss.
Rain delays toss in South Africa-Australia Champions Trophy match - SportPakistan· 2025-02-25