Champions Trophy 2025: List of Umpires, Match Referees - No Indian Match Officials Included by ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the list of match officials for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to be played in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9.

The tournament will feature 12 umpires and three match referees, but notably, no Indian officials have been included in the panel.

List of Match Officials for Champions Trophy 2025

Umpires:

• Kumar Dharmasena
• Chris Gaffaney
• Michael Gough
• Adrian Holdstock
• Richard Illingworth
• Richard Kettleborough
• Ahsan Raza
• Paul Reiffel
• Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid
• Rodney Tucker
• Alex Wharf
• Joel Wilson

Match Referees:

• David Boon
• Ranjan Madugalle
• Andrew Pycroft

No Indian Representation Among Officials

One of the key takeaways from the ICC’s announcement is the absence of Indian match officials. While India has hosted major ICC events, including the 2023 World Cup, none of its umpires or match referees have been included in this elite panel. The ICC has not provided an official explanation for this omission, but the trend has been ongoing in recent years.

Former cricketers and analysts have pointed out that Indian umpires, despite officiating in high-profile domestic and IPL matches, have not been given prominent roles in ICC tournaments. This exclusion continues to raise discussions on selection criteria and global representation in officiating panels.

Sean Easey, ICC’s Senior Manager for Umpires and Referees, emphasized the experience and quality of the selected officials. “We always strive to appoint the most deserving officials for such prestigious events, and we are confident that this group will do an outstanding job in both Pakistan and the UAE,” Easey stated.

The Champions Trophy 2025 will begin with India facing Bangladesh in Dubai on February 19, with the tournament culminating in the final on March 9.