The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will bring together the best cricketing talent from across the globe. Alongside the players, the tournament will also showcase a panel of experienced umpires and match referees. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the official list of officials for the upcoming event. Below is everything you need to know about the umpires and referees for this prestigious tournament.
Umpires for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC has selected a panel of 12 umpires for the tournament. These officials bring extensive experience, having officiated in many significant international matches. The list of umpires includes:
- Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) – A highly experienced umpire with 132 ODIs.
- Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand)
- Michael Gough (England)
- Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
- Richard Illingworth (England) – Officiated the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
- Richard Kettleborough (England) – A veteran with 108 ODIs, including the 2017 Champions Trophy final.
- Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
- Paul Reiffel (Australia)
- Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh)
- Rodney Tucker (Australia)
- Alex Wharf (Wales)
- Joel Wilson (West Indies)
Among these umpires, six Kettleborough, Gaffaney, Dharmasena, Illingworth, Reiffel, and Tucker—were part of the 2017 Champions Trophy. Their involvement in past major tournaments highlights their consistent performance and expertise in handling high-profile games.
Match Referees for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The ICC has appointed three match referees for the tournament. These referees have vast experience in overseeing critical matches and ensuring the game’s integrity:
- David Boon (Australia) – Officiated the 2017 Champions Trophy final.
- Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka) – Officiated the 2013 Champions Trophy final.
- Andrew Pycroft (Zimbabwe) – Was part of the 2017 tournament.
These referees will play a crucial role in managing the tournament, ensuring that the matches run smoothly and fairly.
Key Highlights
- No Indian Officials: It is noteworthy that no Indian umpires or referees have been selected for the tournament. Nitin Menon, India’s only ICC Elite Panel umpire, withdrew from the list due to personal reasons and neutrality rules. As India’s matches are expected to be held in Dubai, the ICC has followed the standard neutrality protocol.
- Venues: The tournament will take place in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi (Pakistan), and Dubai (UAE).
- Experienced Officials: The ICC has selected officials with a proven track record in global tournaments, ensuring that the matches are managed with professionalism and fairness.