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Srinath, Pycroft to Officiate T20 World Cup Semifinals
4 Mar
Summary
- Elite ICC officials appointed for T20 World Cup semifinals.
- Javagal Srinath and Andy Pycroft are the designated referees.
- Matches are scheduled for March 4 and 5 in Kolkata and Mumbai.
The International Cricket Council has appointed experienced match officials for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. Javagal Srinath and Andy Pycroft will serve as referees for the knockout matches scheduled for March 4 and 5.
Srinath will oversee the first semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4. This crucial match will also feature on-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf, with Nitin Menon as third umpire and Rod Tucker as fourth umpire.
Pycroft is appointed as the match referee for the second semifinal in Mumbai on March 5. This fixture pits India against England, with Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker as the on-field umpires. Adrian Holdstock will be the third umpire, and Paul Reiffel the fourth umpire.
The ICC's selection highlights its trust in seasoned officials as the tournament progresses towards its final stages. The appointments ensure that the semifinals are conducted with the highest standards of officiating.
