100 — Richard Kettleborough completes century of Tests as umpire
Richard Kettleborough became the fifth umpire to stand in 100 Tests during South Africa versus Australia in Cape Town.
Richard Kettleborough reached his 100th Test as an on-field umpire during the third Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town. Only four umpires have ever done it.
The English umpire has worked across multiple formats and major tournaments throughout his career. ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulated him on the achievement, calling out his consistency and professionalism — the kind of steadiness international cricket depends on when the stakes matter most.
Kettleborough's presence on the world stage spans nearly two decades, meaning he's shaped how the game's biggest moments get called across changing playing conditions and the slow roll of technology into the sport.
CricHubb Take
Kettleborough's 100 Tests isn't just personal achievement — it's institutional memory. He's one of five umpires who've watched the game rewire itself (DRS, soft signals, neutral umpires) and stayed credible through every shift. That continuity is rarer than the milestone itself.