Javagal Srinath Named Referee As ICC Announce Match Officials For WTC Final | Cricket News-OxBig News Network

The Indian staff might not have reached the World Test 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 Men’s World Cup and the Champions Trophy has been appointed because the TV umpire, after having performed the identical function 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 Men’s T20 World Cup ultimate in 2021.

Illingworth can be making historical past within the final Test, 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 instances stumbled on the final hurdle in opposition to New Zealand and Australia respectively.

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

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

“We try to pick essentially the most certified and deserving officers for all matches, and we’re assured they’ll carry out admirably. On behalf of the ICC, I want all of them one of the best and hope they get pleasure from this task.” Illingworth, who was additionally a part of the officiating staff within the 2021 and 2023 finals, continues his constant presence in marquee Test matches. He can be the present ICC Umpire of the Year, having gained the David Shepherd Trophy for the fourth time in 2024.

Gaffaney had partnered with Illingworth in officiating final 12 months’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ultimate, and in addition officiated within the WTC 2023 ultimate between India and Australia.

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