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DUBAI: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday revealed the match officials for the Asia Cup 2025 group stage fixtures, which are set to commence tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Experienced match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will take charge of the official team in the marquee event. The opening match of the event will be played between Afghanistan and Hong Kong China at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The match officials’ list for the Super Four and the tournament final will be announced later.
For the event’s blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan, Ruchira Palliyaguruge and Masudur Rahman will officiate the match as on-field umpires, whereas Ahmad Pakteen and Izatullah Safi will hold the responsibilities of TV umpire.
Any Pycroft will serve as the match referee for the summit clash of the event.
For the unversed, this year’s Asia Cup, the 15th edition of the men’s event, will be staged in the T20 format with eight participating nations: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong.
Pakistan and India headline Group A alongside hosts UAE and Oman, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.
Umpires: Ahmad Pakteen, Asif Yaqoob, Faisal Afridi, Gazi Sohel, Izatullah Safi, Masudur Rahman, Raveendra Wimalasiri, Rohan Pandit, Ruchira Palliyaguruge, and Virender Sharma.
Match referees: Andrew Pycroft,Richie Richardson
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