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Former IPL Umpire Anil Chaudhary to Appear in Famous TV Show CID

Published - May, 17 2025, 11:43 AM

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Former Indian cricket umpire Anil Chaudhary is ready to surprise fans with his new career path He is set to appear in one of India’s most loved TV shows, CID.

Former Indian cricket umpire Anil Chaudhary is ready to surprise fans with his new career path. He is set to appear in one of India’s most loved TV shows, CID. The crime thriller series, known for its exciting stories and famous characters, is welcoming Chaudhary as a guest star. A photo has gone viral on social media. It shows Chaudhary in a black suit and sunglasses. He is standing next to the iconic ACP Pradyuman, played by veteran actor Shivaji Satam. This picture has created a buzz among cricket and TV fans alike.
CID ran on Indian television for more than 20 years. It became one of the longest-running and most popular detective shows in the country. The show was famous for its suspenseful plots and powerful acting. Now, it is making a comeback on the OTT platform Netflix. The episode featuring Anil Chaudhary will be streamed very soon. Over the years, CID has featured many guest stars. Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev also appeared in an episode in the past. Now, Anil Chaudhary joins this list of celebrities. His fans are excited to see him in a new avatar.

Anil Chaudhary joins Haryanvi Commentary for IPL 2025

Chaudhary recently retired from cricket umpiring. After retirement, he started a new journey in broadcasting. He now works as a cricket commentator for JioHotstar. He is often heard in the IPL Haryanvi commentary panel during the IPL 2025. His expert knowledge helps him explain the umpires’ decisions in a clear and interesting way.
He also runs a YouTube channel called Umpire’s Call with Anil Chaudhary. The channel has over 1.5 lakh subscribers. In his videos, he talks about cricket rules and explains key umpiring moments from recent matches. Fans enjoy his detailed and simple explanations.

"Fans find my comments on TV quite interesting," Anil Chaudhary

Speaking to The Times of India, Chaudhary said,

I’ve become a commentator now. Broadcasting is new for me, but I enjoy it. For the last six months, I have been doing
commentary. I even did it during the Champions Trophy in February-March. But I took a short break to umpire the Ranji Trophy final.

He added,

I have received good feedback about both my umpiring and commentary. People like the different perspective I bring. As an umpire, I notice things that others might not. Fans find my comments on TV quite interesting.

Anil Chaudhary had a long and successful umpiring career. He officiated in 131 IPL matches, a record he shares with fellow Indian umpire S Ravi. He also stood in 12 Test matches, 49 One Day Internationals, and 64 T20 Internationals. He is one of only four Indian umpires to have officiated in over 100 international men’s matches. His final match as an umpire was the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy final.

It was played between Vidarbha and Kerala in Nagpur. Interestingly, his international career both started and ended with India vs Australia matches. His Test debut came during the pandemic, in the India vs England Test in Chennai, under the ICC’s special home umpire rule. Now, at 60 years of age, Chaudhary is starting a new chapter. From making big decisions on the cricket field to appearing in a crime drama, he is showing his versatility. Fans of cricket and CID alike are eager to watch him in this exciting new role. Whether behind the stumps or in front of the camera, Anil Chaudhary continues to impress with his versatility.