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Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has announced his retirement from all forms of umpiring duties due to his personal commitments. As per the report mention on 'Express' newspaper read: " Rauf had made up his mind to retire from all forms of umpiring. " Rauf wanted to give quality time to his family and for his private business. The 57-year-old, featured in 48 Tests, 98 ODIs and 23 T20 matches as an international umpire.

Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has been withdrawn by the ICC from the upcoming Champions Trophy in England. As per the media reports, " he was under investigation by Mumbai Police. " The Champions Trophy 2013, has been touted to be the last one and would be hosted by England from June 2013. " In the wake of reports that the Mumbai Police are conducting an investigation into Asad Rauf's activities, we feel that it is in Asad's best interests as well as those of the sport and the event itself, that he is withdrawn from participating in the ICC Champions Trophy, " Dave Richardson, the ICC chief executive, said in a statement on Thursday. List of Umpires and referees For Champions Trophy 2013 There will be 12 Umpires for the entire tournament. Billy Bowden Rod Tucker Aleem Dar Richard Kettleborough Kumar Dharmasena Bruce Oxenford Asad Rauf (ruled out) Nigel Llong Tony Hill Steve Davis Marais Erasmus and Ian Gould. Match referees fo...