Javagal Srinath Named Referee As ICC Announce Match Officers For WTC Remaining | Cricket Information

The Indian group could not have reached the World Check Championship ultimate however former pacer Javagal Srinath will make sure the nation’s presence within the upcoming marquee conflict by serving as its match referee with WTC debutant Nitin Menon doing obligation because the fourth umpire. England’s Richard Illingworth and Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand would be the on-field umpires within the WTC ultimate at Lord’s. Defending champions Australia will tackle first-time finalists South Africa for the mace from June 11-15 on the hallowed venue.

Richard Kettleborough, additionally from England, who has officiated within the finals of a number of marquee ICC occasions, together with the Males’s World Cup and the Champions Trophy has been appointed because the TV umpire, after having performed the identical position within the inaugural WTC 2021 ultimate between India and New Zealand.

Menon has been named because the fourth umpire for the competition, after having served because the TV umpire for the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup ultimate in 2021.

Illingworth will likely be making historical past within the final Check, having stood as an on-field umpire for all of the three WTC finals.

India reached the finals of the primary two WTC cycles however each occasions stumbled on the final hurdle in opposition to New Zealand and Australia respectively.

ICC chairman Jay Shah recommended the expertise and advantage of the appointed officers and expressed confidence of their efficiency.

“We’re happy to announce an skilled group of match officers for the ICC World Check Championship Remaining at Lord’s, marking the end result of a extremely aggressive two-year cycle of Check matches performed around the globe,” Shah stated in an ICC launch.

“We attempt to pick out essentially the most certified and deserving officers for all matches, and we’re assured they are going to carry out admirably. On behalf of the ICC, I want all of them the most effective and hope they get pleasure from this task.” Illingworth, who was additionally a part of the officiating group within the 2021 and 2023 finals, continues his constant presence in marquee Check matches. He’s additionally the present ICC Umpire of the Yr, having gained the David Shepherd Trophy for the fourth time in 2024.

Gaffaney had partnered with Illingworth in officiating final yr’s ICC Males’s T20 World Cup ultimate, and in addition officiated within the WTC 2023 ultimate between India and Australia.

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