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Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
ICC announces match officials for WTC final
New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and England's Richard Illingworth will supervise the game. Photo: ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday revealed the match officials for the much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final between South Africa and Australia. The final is scheduled to take place at Lord's from June 11 to 15. New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and England's Richard Illingworth will serve as the on-field umpires for the final. Illingworth, who has officiated in the 2021 and 2023 WTC finals, continues to be a mainstay in high-profile Test matches. He is also the reigning ICC Umpire of the Year, having won the prestigious David Shepherd Trophy for the fourth time in 2024. Gaffaney previously partnered with Illingworth in officiating last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup final and was also part of the umpiring team during the WTC 2023 final between India and Australia. In making history, Illingworth will become the first umpire to stand on-field in all three World Test Championship finals to date. England's Richard Kettleborough, who has officiated in multiple ICC marquee event finals including the Men's Cricket World Cup and the Champions Trophy, has been appointed as the TV umpire. He previously served in this role during the WTC 2021 final between India and New Zealand. India's Nitin Menon will make his World Test Championship final debut as the fourth umpire. Menon was the TV umpire for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final in 2021. The match referee for the final will be experienced Indian official Javagal Srinath. ICC Chair Jay Shah praised the credentials of the appointed officials and expressed confidence in their performance. "We are pleased to announce an experienced team of match officials for the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's, marking the culmination of a highly competitive two-year cycle of Test matches played around the world," Jay Shah said. "We strive to select the most qualified and deserving officials for all matches, and we are confident they will perform admirably. On behalf of the ICC, I wish them all the best and hope they enjoy this assignment," he added. It is pertinent to mention that Australia secured their spot in the WTC 2023-25 final by winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India with a 3-1 series victory in the 2024-25 season. Meanwhile, South Africa reached the final for the first time in history after a dominant 2-0 whitewash series win over Pakistan. Australia Test Squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett South Africa Test Squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Kyle Verreynne, David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
ICC announces match officials for WTC final between Australia, South Africa
Dubai [UAE], May 23 (ANI): Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and England's Richard Illingworth have been announced as on-field umpires for the World Test Championship (WTC) final which is set to take place at Lord's from June 11 to 15 between Australia and South Africa, as per the ICC official website. The highly anticipated clash will see South Africa take on Australia in the culmination of a fiercely contested two-year Test cycle for the mace. Illingworth, who was also part of the officiating team in the 2021 and 2023 finals, continues his consistent presence in marquee Test matches. He is also the current ICC Umpire of the Year, having won the David Shepherd Trophy for the fourth time in 2024. Gaffaney had partnered with Illingworth in officiating last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final, and also officiated in the WTC 2023 Final between India and Australia. Illingworth will be making history in the Ultimate Test, having stood as an on-field umpire for all three World Test Championship Finals. Richard Kettleborough, also from England, who has officiated in the finals of several marquee ICC events, including the Men's Cricket World Cup and the Champions Trophy, has been appointed as the TV umpire, after having played the same role in the WTC 2021 Final between India and New Zealand. India's Nitin Menon has been named as the fourth umpire for the contest, marking his debut in a World Test Championship Final, after having served as the TV umpire for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final in 2021. The match will be overseen by experienced Indian match referee Javagal Srinath. ICC Chairman Jay Shah also commended the experience and merit of the appointed officials and expressed confidence in their performance. 'We are pleased to announce an experienced team of match officials for the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's, marking the culmination of a highly competitive two-year cycle of Test matches played around the world,' Jay Shah said as quoted by the ICC. 'We strive to select the most qualified and deserving officials for all matches, and we are confident they will perform admirably. On behalf of the ICC, I wish them all the best and hope they enjoy this assignment,' he added. (ANI)
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
ICC WTC final 2025: Full list of match officials for SA vs AUS grand finale
Two-time runner-up India may have missed out on a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, but the country will still be represented on the big stage through veteran match official Javagal Srinath and umpire Nitin Menon. Srinath has been appointed match referee for the final, while Menon will serve as fourth umpire in what will be his WTC final debut. The high-stakes encounter between defending champions Australia and first-time finalists South Africa will take place at Lord's from June 11 to 15. ICC Chairman Jay Shah noted that the appointments reflect the officials' experience and merit, expressing confidence in their ability to manage the game with distinction. Illingworth and Gaffaney to officiate on-field England's Richard Illingworth and New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney have been named the on-field umpires for the final. Illingworth, in particular, is set to make history as the only official to stand in all three WTC finals to date. He was also recently named ICC Umpire of the Year for the fourth time, further cementing his reputation as one of the game's most consistent adjudicators. Gaffaney previously partnered Illingworth in the 2023 WTC final and the T20 World Cup final the same year. Srinath's continued presence in major ICC events Javagal Srinath's appointment ensures Indian representation in the championship's concluding match, even in the absence of the national team. The former Indian fast bowler is a seasoned match referee, having officiated in numerous high-profile ICC events. His role in the WTC final reflects the ICC's faith in his leadership and neutrality. Nitin Menon steps into WTC spotlight For Nitin Menon, this assignment marks his first appearance as a fourth umpire in a WTC final. However, he is no stranger to high-pressure matches, having served as TV umpire during the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final. His selection for this prestigious Test confirms his growing stature in international umpiring. Kettleborough named as TV umpire The TV umpire duties will be handled by Richard Kettleborough of England, who returns to the role after officiating the 2021 WTC final. Kettleborough has long been a fixture in ICC event finals, including World Cups and Champions Trophy tournaments. Jay Shah, Chairman of the ICC, emphasised the importance of selecting officials based on merit and experience. He noted that the group chosen for the WTC final represents the best in the game and expressed hope that they will enjoy the assignment while maintaining the highest officiating standards.
Int'l Cricket Council
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Officials named for ICC World Test Championship Final 2025
The Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Officials for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord's have been revealed. The showpiece between South Africa and Australia begins on 11 June and will see Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth as the on-field umpires. The TV umpire will be Richard Kettleborough of England, with India's Nitin Menon serving as the fourth umpire. The match will be overseen by Match Referee, Javagal Srinath of India. Gaffaney and Illingworth, of New Zealand and England respectively, stood in the previous Final in 2023 between India and Australia. The Englishman Illingworth, has been named as an on-field umpire in all three ICC World Test Championship Finals, having also done so in the inaugural edition in 2021. He is the current ICC Umpire of the Year, having claimed the David Shepherd trophy for a fourth time in 2024. Gaffaney made his Test umpiring debut in 2014 and served as one of the on-field umpires for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final alongside Illingworth last year. Kettleborough previously served as the TV Umpire for the 2021 Final between New Zealand and India. Kettleborough made his Test umpiring debut in 2010 when he oversaw Sri Lanka's meeting with the West Indies in Galle. He has stood in the finals of multiple ICC events, including the Men's Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. Menon makes his debut in the World Test Championship Final, having umpired at Test level since 2019. He officiated at the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2021, serving as the TV umpire in the Final, before becoming the youngest umpire to officiate at an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup when he stood in the 2023 edition. ICC Chairman, Mr Jay Shah said: "We are pleased to announce an experienced team of match officials for the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's, marking the culmination of a highly competitive two-year cycle of Test matches played around the world. 'We strive to select the most qualified and deserving officials for all matches, and we are confident they will perform admirably. On behalf of the ICC, I wish them all the best and hope they enjoy this assignment."
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Javagal Srinath Named Referee As ICC Announce Match Officials For WTC Final
The Indian team may not have reached the World Test Championship final but former pacer Javagal Srinath will ensure the country's presence in the upcoming marquee clash by serving as its match referee with WTC debutant Nitin Menon doing duty as the fourth umpire. England's Richard Illingworth and Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand will be the on-field umpires in the WTC final at Lord's. Defending champions Australia will take on first-time finalists South Africa for the mace from June 11-15 at the hallowed venue. Richard Kettleborough, also from England, who has officiated in the finals of several marquee ICC events, including the Men's World Cup and the Champions Trophy has been appointed as the TV umpire, after having played the same role in the inaugural WTC 2021 final between India and New Zealand. Menon has been named as the fourth umpire for the contest, after having served as the TV umpire for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final in 2021. Illingworth will be making history in the ultimate Test, having stood as an on-field umpire for all the three WTC finals. India reached the finals of the first two WTC cycles but both times stumbled at the last hurdle against New Zealand and Australia respectively. ICC chairman Jay Shah commended the experience and merit of the appointed officials and expressed confidence in their performance. "We are pleased to announce an experienced team of match officials for the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's, marking the culmination of a highly competitive two-year cycle of Test matches played around the world," Shah said in an ICC release. "We strive to select the most qualified and deserving officials for all matches, and we are confident they will perform admirably. On behalf of the ICC, I wish them all the best and hope they enjoy this assignment." Illingworth, who was also part of the officiating team in the 2021 and 2023 finals, continues his consistent presence in marquee Test matches. He is also the current ICC Umpire of the Year, having won the David Shepherd Trophy for the fourth time in 2024. Gaffaney had partnered with Illingworth in officiating last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, and also officiated in the WTC 2023 final between India and Australia.
