Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India’s Nitin Menon has been included in the elite panel of umpires named for the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be played on March 4-5.In the first semi-final, South Africa will face New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4. Defending champions India will then take on England in the second semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5.
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For the clash between South Africa and New Zealand, Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been appointed as on-field referees. Illingworth celebrated South Africa’s emphatic semi-final victory two years ago when they bowled out Afghanistan for 56 and took nine wickets. Meanwhile, Wharf stood in for New Zealand’s group stage victory over Afghanistan in the ongoing edition.In Kolkata, Nitin Menon will be on duty as the third umpire, with Rod Tucker appointed as the fourth umpire. Javagal Srinath will serve as the referee for the match.Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker will oversee the pitch for the second semi-final in Mumbai between India and England. The two teams also met at this stage in 2024, a match which India won by 68 runs, with Gaffaney part of the decider. In the current tournament, he stood in India’s matches against South Africa and West Indies.Paleker played in England’s two matches – against the West Indies and Scotland – along with India’s win over the Netherlands.Adrian Holdstock has been appointed as the third umpire for the semi-final in Mumbai, while Paul Reiffel will be the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft takes on the role of match referee.
T20 World Cup Semi Final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand
Calcutta, Wednesday, March 4On-field referees: Richard Illingworth & Alex WharfThird Umpire: Nitin MenonFourth Referee: Rod TuckerMatch Referee: Javagal Srinath
T20 World Cup Semi Final 2: India Vs. England
Mumbai, Thursday March 5India vs EnglandOn-field referees: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien PalekerThird Referee: Adrian HoldstockFourth Referee: Paul ReiffelMatch Referee: Andy Pycroft
