Top 5 cricketers turned umpires 

#3 Peter Willey

The former English off-spinner and middle-order batsman is perhaps better known for his career as an umpire that lasted from 1996 to 2003, but Peter Willey was an excellent cricketer for England as well.

He played in 26 Test matches and an identical number of ODIs for his country from 1976 to 1986 and although his exploits might not be readily recalled by all, he remained one of the unsung heroes of the side.

His steady off-spin bowling and gritty, determined batting made him an ideal player to have on the side against the marauding pace attack of the West Indies. In fact, he appeared in 15 of his Tests against the West Indies and the rest against the Australians. Despite not being naturally gifted, Willey made the most of his talents.

He stood as an umpire in 25 Test matches and 34 ODIs, during the course of which, he made a name for himself as one of the most dependable umpires in the world.