ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Top Umpires Announced!

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Ready for Action

Get ready for some exciting cricket action! The International Cricket Council (ICC) has just announced the [[officials]] who will be making the calls during the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. This tournament is going to be huge, taking place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9. Four amazing stadiums will host the matches: Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan, and Dubai in the UAE.

A Stellar Line-Up of Umpires


A total of 12 top-class umpires have been selected for this prestigious tournament. Six of these umpires were also part of the 2017 Champions Trophy, bringing a wealth of experience to the field. Among them is Richard Kettleborough, who was involved in the final match of the last Champions Trophy. He’s officiated an impressive 108 Men’s ODIs! Other returning officials include Chris Gaffaney, Kumar Dharmasena, Richard Illingworth, Paul Reiffel, and Rod Tucker. Dharmasena, in particular, is set to make history, extending his record-breaking streak to 132 ODIs, the highest number for a Sri Lankan umpire in One-Day Internationals.

World Cup Veterans Join the Team


Joining these experienced umpires are some fresh faces. Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Alex Wharf, and Joel Wilson are all coming off the recent Cricket World Cup in India. Many of these umpires were also a part of the thrilling Cricket World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad. Kettleborough and Illingworth, two giants in the world of umpiring, were also part of that final.

Match Referees: The Final Word


The match referees, the ones who have the final say on any decisions, are equally impressive. Leading this group are David Boon, Ranjan Madugalle, and Andrew Pycroft, all members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Boon was the referee for the 2017 Champions Trophy final, Madugalle for the 2013 final, and Pycroft also participated in the 2017 tournament. This team brings unmatched experience and judgment to the tournament.

ICC’s Statement: Ensuring a Smooth Tournament


Sean Easey, the ICC Senior Manager for Umpires and Referees, expressed his excitement about the selected team. He stated that the officials’ experience will be vital for a smoothly run tournament. The ICC is confident that the chosen team will deliver an outstanding performance in both Pakistan and the UAE.

Looking Ahead: A Tournament to Remember


With such a skilled and experienced panel of match officials, the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 is shaping up to be a truly memorable event. Cricket fans across the globe are eagerly waiting for the latest sports news and updates, and this tournament promises to deliver plenty of excitement. It’s a great example of global sports cooperation, bringing together the best talent from across the world to ensure a fair and exciting competition for all involved.

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