Umpires & Referees Finalized for Prestigious Tournament

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the match officials for the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025. A panel of 12 elite umpires will oversee the matches, ensuring fair play and high standards of officiating. Notably, Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza has also been included in the panel.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025, with matches being hosted across four major cities: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi (Pakistan), and Dubai (UAE). These venues are set to witness top-tier international cricket action.

Elite Umpires Panel for Champions Trophy 2025

ICC’s official umpiring panel for the Champions Trophy includes:

  • Richard Kettleborough
  • Chris Gaffaney
  • Kumar Dharmasena
  • Richard Illingworth
  • Paul Reiffel
  • Rod Tucker
  • Michael Gough
  • Adrian Holdstock
  • Ahsan Raza
  • Sharafuddaulah Ibn Shahid
  • Alex Wharf
  • Joel Wilson

Match Referees Panel Announced

Alongside the umpires, ICC has also confirmed the match referees’ panel, which consists of:

  • David Boon
  • Ranjan Madugalle
  • Andrew Pycroft

With this announcement, the stage is set for an exciting Champions Trophy in 2025, promising thrilling contests under top-tier officiating