Editing How to Be a Good Cricket Umpire (section)

== Personal Qualities ==

=== 1. Develop Strong Communication Skills ===

- Learn to communicate clearly and effectively with players, scorers, and your colleague
- Practice active listening to handle player queries and appeals
- Develop diplomacy for managing conflicts and tensions on the field

=== 2. Build Confidence and Authority ===

- Project confidence in your decisions and body language
- Learn to handle pressure from players and spectators
- Develop the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations

=== 3. Cultivate Impartiality and Integrity ===

- Always maintain neutrality and avoid any perception of bias
- Be honest about mistakes and learn from them
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity both on and off the field