What is simon taufel?

Simon Taufel is a former Australian cricket umpire who was considered one of the best in the world during his career. He was born on January 21, 1971 in St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia. Taufel made his international umpiring debut in 1999 and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected umpires in the game.

During his career, Taufel officiated in over 70 Test matches, 174 One Day Internationals, and 34 Twenty20 Internationals. He was known for his calm demeanor, excellent decision-making, and ability to maintain control of the game even in high-pressure situations.

Taufel was named the ICC Umpire of the Year for five consecutive years from 2004 to 2008, a record that still stands. He retired from international umpiring in 2012 and has since worked as a coach and mentor for young umpires. Taufel has also written a book about his experiences in cricket umpiring called "Finding the Gaps."