Richard Illingworth
Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ICC Announces Match Officials For India vs New Zealand
The ICC has announced the match officials for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand, scheduled for March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Experienced umpires Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth will take charge as on-field officials, ensuring the match is played within the laws of the game. Joel […]
By CricShots - Mar 7, 2025
New Zealand
Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals: Match Officials Announced for India vs Australia & South Africa vs New Zealand
The match officials for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals have been confirmed, setting the stage for two thrilling encounters. India will take on Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on March 4, while South Africa will face New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5. For the first […]
By CricShots - Mar 3, 2025
t20 World Cup
ICC Announces Match Officials For The Upcoming T20 World Cup 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the lineup of match officials for the initial phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to unfold across the United States of America (USA) and the West Indies. Comprising twenty umpires and six match referees, this esteemed group is entrusted with overseeing the ninth edition […]
By CricShots - May 3, 2024
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Match Officials Under Scrutiny After Angelo Mathews’ Controversial Timed-Out Dismissal
In a bizarre incident during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket to be dismissed for not taking guard within the stipulated time. The incident occurred during Sri Lanka’s match against Bangladesh when Mathews came to bat after the fall of Sadeera Samarawickrama. […]
By CricShots - Nov 8, 2023
Kumar Dharamsena
ICC Announces Elite Match Officials For ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the distinguished panel of match officials who will preside over the League Round of the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup hosted in India. For the 13th edition of this prestigious tournament, the ICC has appointed a total of 16 umpires. This elite group comprises all 12 members of […]
By CricShots - Sep 8, 2023
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ICC Confirms The Match Officials For The Inaugural WTC Final
On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the match officials for the final of the inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) scheduled to be played between India and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to 22. Chris Broad of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees […]
By CricShots - Jun 8, 2021
Sunil Gavaskar lashes-out on match officials on Ravindra Jadeja’s ban
On Monday Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar seems unhappy with Ravindra Jadeja’s ban for the third and final Test of the series against Sri Lanka. He said that the umpires and the match referee overreacted on the issue. Jadeja recently became the No.1 Test all-rounder after being was adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his five-wicket haul and […]
By CricShots - Aug 9, 2017