The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the 26 match officials for the first round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This tournament, taking place in the United States and the West Indies, is set to be the largest ICC T20 World Cup ever. Over 28 days, 20 teams will compete in 55 matches across nine venues.
The roster of officials includes 20 umpires and six match referees, ensuring fair play and maintaining high standards throughout the event. Below, you’ll find the complete list of umpires and referees who will oversee this thrilling tournament.
The T20 World Cup 2024 begins on June 2 and concludes with the final on June 29. Throughout this month-long competition, 20 teams will battle for the prestigious title, but only one will be crowned champion.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Umpires and Match Officials
The ICC has assembled a experienced group of umpires for the T20 World Cup 2024. This elite panel includes Richard Illingworth, the 2023 David Shepherd Trophy winner for ICC Umpire of the Year.
Among the panel are Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, and Paul Reiffel, who officiated the thrilling 2022 final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
This tournament will be a landmark event for Jayaraman Madanagopal, Sam Nogajski, Allahudien Paleker, Rashid Riaz, and Asif Yaqoob, as they make their debuts in a senior men’s event, showcasing their exceptional umpiring skills on the global stage.
The match referees’ team welcomes back Ranjan Madugalle, who oversaw the 2022 final. The panel also includes Jeff Crowe, the format’s most experienced referee, with 175 T20I matches to his name. Joining them is Andrew Pycroft, who is on the verge of his 150th T20I appearance.
Umpires & Match Referees for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Here is the List of Umpires for T20 World Cup 2024:
- Chris Brown, Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Allahudien Paleker, Richard Kettleborough, Jayaraman Madanagopal, Nitin Menon, Sam Nogajski, Ahsan Raza, Rashid Riaz, Paul Reiffel, Langton Rusere, Shahid Saikat, Rodney Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson and Asif Yaqoob.
T20 World Cup 2024 Match Referees
Here are the Match Referees for T20 World Cup 2024: David Boon, Jeff Crowe, Ranjan Madugalle, Andrew Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath.
T20 World Cup 2024 ICC Officials Game Wise
| Date | Time | Venue | Team A | Team B | Referee | On field 1 | On field 2 | TV Ump | 4th Ump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/05/24 | 10:30 | Dallas | Canada | Nepal | NA | Jermaine Lindo | Rushane Samuels | NA | NA |
| 27/05/24 | 15:00 | Trinidad – BLCA | Oman | PNG | NA | Carl Tuckett | Christopher Taylor | NA | NA |
| 27/05/24 | 19:00 | Trinidad – BLCA | Namibia | Uganda | NA | Zahid Bassarath | Deighton Butler | NA | NA |
| 28/05/24 | 10:30 | Florida | Sri Lanka | Neth | NA | Aditya Gajjar | Tarakeswara Rao Janapareddy | NA | NA |
| 28/05/24 | 10:30 | Dallas | Bangladesh | USA | NA | Jermaine Lindo | Owen Brown | NA | NA |
| 28/05/24 | 19:00 | Trinidad – Queens Park Oval | Australia | Namibia | NA | Carl Tuckett | Christopher Taylor | NA | NA |
| 29/05/24 | 10:30 | Florida | SA Intra Squad | SA Intra Squad | NA | Tarakeswara Rao Janapareddy | Vijaya Prakash Mallela | NA | NA |
| 29/05/24 | 13:00 | Trinidad – Queens Park Oval | Afghanistan | Oman | NA | Zahid Bassarath | Deighton Butler | NA | NA |
| 30/05/24 | 10:30 | Dallas | Nepal | USA | NA | Rushane Samuels | Owen Brown | NA | NA |
| 30/05/24 | 10:30 | Trinidad – BLCA | Scotland | Uganda | NA | Christopher Taylor | Carl Tuckett | NA | NA |
| 30/05/24 | 15:00 | Dallas | Netherlands | Canada | NA | Jermaine Lindo | Rushane Samuels | NA | NA |
| 30/05/24 | 15:00 | Trinidad – BLCA | Namibia | PNG | NA | Carl Tuckett | Christopher Taylor | NA | NA |
| 30/05/24 | 19:00 | Trinidad – Queens Park Oval | West Indies | Australia | NA | Zahid Bassarath | Deighton Butler | NA | NA |
| 31/05/24 | 10:00 | Florida | Ireland | Sri Lanka | NA | Aditya Gajjar | Vijaya Prakash Mallela | NA | NA |
| 31/05/24 | 10:30 | Trinidad – Queens Park Oval | Scotland | Afghanistan | NA | Zahid Bassarath | Deighton Butler | NA | NA |
| 01/06/24 | 10:30 | New York | Bangladesh | India | Jeff Crowe | Richard Kettleborough | Chris Brown | Paul Reiffel | Alex Wharf |
| 01/06/24 | 19:30 | Dallas | USA | Canada | Richie Richardson | Richard Illingworth | Shahid Saikat | Sam Nogajski | Langton Rusere |
| 02/06/24 | 10:30 | Guyana | West Indies | PNG | Andrew PyCroft | Adrian Holdstock | Rashid Riaz | Ahsan Raza | Kumar Dharmasena |
| 02/06/24 | 20:30 | Barbados | Namibia | Oman | Ranjan Madugalle | Joel Wilson | Jayaraman Madanagopal | Nitin Menon | Asif Yaqoob |
| 03/06/24 | 10:30 | New York | Sri Lanka | South Africa | Jeff Crowe | Richard Kettleborough | Chris Brown | Paul Reiffel | Alex Wharf |
| 03/06/24 | 20:30 | Guyana | Afghanistan | Uganda | Andrew PyCroft | Kumar Dharmasena | Ahsan Raza | Adrian Holdstock | Rashid Riaz |
| 04/06/24 | 10:30 | Dallas | Netherlands | Nepal | Richie Richardson | Langton Rusere | Rodney Tucker | Shahid Saikat | Richard Illingworth |
| 04/06/24 | 10:30 | Barbados | England | Scotland | Ranjan Madugalle | Nitin Menon | Asif Yaqoob | Joel Wilson | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
| 05/06/24 | 10:30 | New York | India | Ireland | David Boon | Chris Gaffaney | Alex Wharf | Richard Kettleborough | Chris Brown |
| 05/06/24 | 19:30 | Guyana | PNG | Uganda | Javagal Srinath | Adrian Holdstock | Rashid Riaz | Ahsan Raza | Kumar Dharmasena |
| 05/06/24 | 20:30 | Barbados | Australia | Oman | Ranjan Madugalle | Joel Wilson | Asif Yaqoob | Jayaraman Madanagopal | Nitin Menon |
FAQ’s
How many match officials are appointed for the T20 World Cup 2024?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed 26 match officials for the first round of the T20 World Cup 2024, including 20 umpires and 6 match referees.
Who are some notable umpires for the T20 World Cup 2024?
Notable umpires include Richard Illingworth, the 2023 David Shepherd Trophy winner for ICC Umpire of the Year, as well as Kumar Dharmasena, Chris Gaffaney, and Paul Reiffel, who officiated the 2022 final in Australia.
Which umpires are making their debut in a senior men’s event?
Jayaraman Madanagopal, Sam Nogajski, Allahudien Paleker, Rashid Riaz, and Asif Yaqoob are making their debuts in a senior men’s event at the T20 World Cup 2024.
Who are the match referees for the T20 World Cup 2024?
The match referees for the tournament include Ranjan Madugalle, Jeff Crowe, Andrew Pycroft, David Boon, Richie Richardson, and Javagal Srinath.
Who is the most experienced match referee in T20I matches?
Jeff Crowe is the most experienced match referee in T20I matches, having officiated 175 T20I games.
How are the match officials distributed across the games?
The match officials, including umpires and referees, are assigned to various matches to ensure fair play and high standards throughout the tournament. Specific assignments for each game can be found in the official schedule released by the ICC.
