PCB announces officials for Pakistan vs Australia ODI Series
The three-match Pakistan vs Australia ODI series will take place from May 30 to June 4 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Graeme Labrooy has been appointed as the match referee for all three games.
Graeme Labrooy represented Sri Lanka in international cricket between 1986 and 1992 before moving into officiating duties.
The ICC has selected highly experienced umpires from its elite and international panels as part of the ICC match officials’ team for the series.
Ahsan Raza, Richard Kettleborough, and Kumar Dharmasena will perform on-field umpiring duties during the matches.
The first ODI match in Rawalpindi on May 30 will feature Kumar Dharmasena and Asif Yaqoob as on-field umpires.
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Asif Yaqoob is currently part of the ICC Emerging Umpires Panel and continues to gain international recognition.
The second match of the Pakistan vs Australia ODI series will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on June 2.
During that match, Faisal Khan Afridi and Richard Kettleborough will handle umpiring responsibilities.
The third and final match in Lahore on June 4 will see Ahsan Raza and Kumar Dharmasena officiating on the field.
Nasir Hussain will perform duties as the fourth umpire during the final ODI.
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Fans are expecting high-quality cricket as the ICC match officials panel includes some of the world’s most respected umpires.
The Pakistan vs Australia ODI series is expected to attract huge attention from cricket lovers due to the strong rivalry between both teams.
