Dubai/IBNS, June 4 -- The International Cricket Council has congratulated Rod Tucker of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for officiating on field in his 100th Test as he took the field at Lord's for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between England and New Zealand.

Tucker, who is only the fourth umpire in history to officiate in 100 Tests, received a crystal trophy from former ICC Test umpire Ian Gould to commemorate the milestone.

"This 100-Test milestone really shows how much trust cricket administrators have had in him over the years, and his experience has been invaluable. He is a source of inspiration for other umpires around the world, and one others reach out to for guidance.

"On behalf of the ICC,...