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Fourth umpire
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an extra official who assists with administrative duties during cricket matches
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
fourth umpires
Who is a "fourth umpire"?
A fourth umpire is an additional official in some sports, such as cricket, who assists the on-field umpires with various duties. While the on-field umpires focus on making decisions during play, the fourth umpire may handle tasks like managing player substitutions, ensuring that players' equipment is ready, or assisting with the coordination of reviews and technology. The fourth umpire helps maintain the smooth running of the game and supports the other umpires to ensure everything is properly managed during the match.
Examples
The fourth umpire is responsible for managing the team's drinks and equipment.
