New Delhi: S Ravi retained his place in the 'Elite Panel' while C Shamshuddin has been elevated to 'Emerging Panel' in the ICC Selection Panel of Umpires for the coming season. According to bcci.tv, Ravi has been retained by the ICC Selection Panel of Umpires owing to his impressive track record.

Since making his debut as an official in a T20I between India and England in October 2011, Ravi has officiated in 11 Test matches, 26 ODIs and 18 T20Is. Late last year, Ravi officiated in the first day-night Test along with England's Richard Illingworth between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide Oval.