The Pakistan Cricket Board announces match officials for the upcoming ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, including umpires and match referee.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the match officials for the highly anticipated three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from May 30 to June 4. The series promises to be an exciting encounter between two top-notch teams, and the appointed match officials will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth conduct of the matches.
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Graeme La Brooy has been appointed as the match referee for all three fixtures of the series. La Brooy, who represented his country in nine Tests and 44 ODIs between 1986 and 1992, brings a wealth of experience to the role. His expertise will be invaluable in overseeing the matches and making key decisions.
The on-field umpires for the series will include members of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, such as Pakistan's Ahsan Raza, England's Richard Kettleborough, and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena. For the opening ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 30, Dharmasena will stand alongside Pakistan's Asif Yaqoob, a member of the ICC Emerging Umpires Panel, as the on-field umpires. Richard Kettleborough will serve as the third umpire, while Faisal Khan Aafreedi will perform fourth umpire duties.
In the second ODI at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on June 2, Kettleborough will officiate with Faisal Khan Aafreedi as the on-field umpires. Kumar Dharmasena has been appointed as the third umpire, while Asif Yaqoob will serve as the fourth umpire. The third and final ODI, also set to take place at Gaddafi Stadium on June 4, will see Kumar Dharmasena and Ahsan Raza officiate as the on-field umpires. Richard Kettleborough will perform duties as third umpire, while Pakistan's Nasir Hussain, a member of the ICC International Panel of Umpires, has been named as the fourth umpire.
The appointment of these experienced match officials is a testament to the Pakistan Cricket Board's commitment to ensuring the highest standards of cricket are maintained during the series. With their expertise and guidance, the matches are expected to be closely contested and entertaining, providing fans with an unforgettable experience. As the series approaches, cricket enthusiasts around the world will be eagerly awaiting the start of the matches, and the match officials will play a vital role in making the series a success.
