CWC 2023: Richard Kettleborough among match officials for India vs. Australia World Cup final
The match officials for the highly anticipated ICC CWC 2023 final between India and Australia have been unveiled. The two cricketing giants will lock horns at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, with over 1.3 lakh spectators expected to witness the grand finale. India carries a slight advantage into the clash, having secured a victory over Australia in the league stage at Chennai.
While India enters the final undefeated in the league matches, Australia faced setbacks against India and South Africa. The Men in Blue then registered a convincing win over New Zealand in the semi-final in Mumbai. Australia, on the other hand, had to battle hard to overcome South Africa in the other knockout match in Kolkata.
Match officials:
- Umpires: Rod Tucker (Australia), Marise Erasmus (South Africa), Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), Richard Illingworth (England)
- TV Umpire: Michael Gough (England)
- Match Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
- Referee Assessor: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two cricketing powerhouses, and the presence of these experienced match officials will ensure a fair and impartial contest.
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ICC announces match officials for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final
In anticipation of the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final, the ICC has revealed the names of the officials who will be presiding over the crucial match.
The on-field umpires for the final will be Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth, both seasoned umpires from England. Joel Wilson from the West Indies will serve as the TV umpire, while Chris Gaffaney from New Zealand will be the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft, an experienced match referee, has been appointed to oversee the proceedings of the CWC 2023 final.
These experienced match officials will ensure a fair and impartial contest as India and Australia lock horns in this momentous clash for cricketing supremacy.
