By Kashif Qamar BBC Sport Online

Former Pakistan all-rounder turned teacher Wasim Raja believes cricket's new code of conduct will bring the sort of discipline to the game he tried to instil in his pupils.

He is preparing for his first official assignment since being appointed as one of the International Cricket Council's five full-time match referees.

Raja will officiate in the forthcoming West Indies v New Zealand series and is hoping it will be trouble free.

"The new code of conduct is straight and simple and will produce good results as far as cricket discipline is concerned," Raja told BBC Sport Online in an exclusive interview.

"Since its introduction in April, you can the see the results are really good because players know that they have to abide by this code.

"And the reason is that the competition in the game is really tough and if a player is banned for a certain period, it may end his career altogether.

"It will also improve the image of the game, so the ICC's involvement is a welcome thing at the end.

Raja says the new rules have given more powers to umpires in the field to ensure smooth games.

"Now, a referee can take up only the matters reported by the field umpires. I think it's a good step."

He also favours the use of more and more technology in cricket.

"It's there to use. When the third umpire was introduced for close run-out calls, it was opposed, but everyone appreciates this technology now.

"The role of technology is very important and I am sure it will be used widely in the years to come.

Coaching assignments

The former Test player was nominated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his new role as match referee.