I try and get as close to the stumps as I can when I bowl, and my action means I get close to the umpire. I always ask if the umpire can move back a little, some are ok, but others don’t want to move. Because I get so close if they don’t move it makes me uncomfortable and affects my bowling. My question is shouldn’t they all move back if it helps the bowler?

I’m not sure if there’s a hard and fast rule about your request to the umpire.

An umpire I would assume would need to apply common sense. If they can accommodate your request and still be in a position to be decisive in their decision-making (including no balls) then it might be ok.

If the umpire is uncomfortable and feels they’ll be too far from their normal standing I can also see why they’d prefer not to move.

There are many bowlers in the past who have been very close to an umpire in their actions so it might be advisable to bowling in the nets with someone standing where an umpire would normally stand so you get used to it and it doesn’t affect your bowling.