The stage is set for another thrilling edition of the T20 World Cup, and cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating top-notch competition. But who will be ensuring fair play on the field? Let's take a look at the experienced umpires tasked with officiating this prestigious tournament.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has assembled a prestigious panel of umpires to oversee the 2024 T20 World Cup. This group boasts a blend of seasoned veterans and talented newcomers, all committed to upholding the highest standards of umpiring.
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The 26 match officials announced for the first round of the upcoming tournament ⬇https://t.co/Ni0y0ESsTA
The ICC has announced the 26 match officials who will ensure fair play during the first round of the colossal ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, held across the USA and West Indies.
This record-breaking tournament features 20 teams battling it out in 55 matches across 9 locations over 28 days.
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List of Umpires for T20 World Cup 2024:
The prestigious panel boasts Richard Illingworth, the reigning ICC Umpire of the Year, alongside Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, and Paul Reiffel. Here is the complete list of umpires for T20 World up 2024:
| Name | Country |
| Chris Brown | New Zealand |
| Kumar Dharmasena | Sri Lanka |
| Chris Gaffaney | New Zealand |
| Michael Gough | England |
| Adrian Holdstock | South Africa |
| Richard Illingworth | England |
| Allahudien Paleker | South Africa |
| Richard Kettleborough | England |
| Jayaraman Madanagopal | India |
| Nitin Menon | India |
| Sam Nogajski | Australia |
| Ahsan Raza | Pakistan |
| Rashid Riaz | Pakistan |
| Paul Reiffel | Australia |
| Langton Rusere | Zimbabwe |
| Shahid Saikat | Bangladesh |
| Rodney Tucker | Australia |
| Alex Wharf | England |
| Joel Wilson | West Indies |
| Asif Yaqoob | Pakistan |
Match referees for T20 World Cup 2024:
| Name | Country |
| David Boon | Australia |
| Jeff Crowe | New Zealand |
| Ranjan Madugalle | Sri Lanka |
| Andrew Pycroft | Zimbabwe |
| Richie Richardson | West Indies |
| Javagal Srinath. | India |
Adding excitement are Jayaraman Madanagopal, Sam Nogajski, Allahudien Paleker, Rashid Riaz, and Asif Yaqoob, who will make their T20 World Cup debuts in the senior men's category.
With this blend of experience and fresh talent, cricket fans can expect a well-officiated tournament upholding the highest standards of the game.
The ICC General Manager of Cricket, Wasim Khan mentioned: “We are pleased to announce our team of match referees and umpires for the historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
“Within the selected cohort, we have a compliment of experienced match officials and other high performing members who have been recognized for their strong and consistent performances. The throughput from the pathway programme will continue to see the development and emergence of high-quality match officials across the game,” he adds.
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