Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth named on-field umpires for Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday may have Australia’s Paul Reiffel and England’s Richard Illingworth as on-field umpires with Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle serving as match referee.
Reiffel, 58, a former Australian quick bowler with over 200 wickets in Tests and ODIs, just lately officiated the semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore.
Illingworth, 61, a former England left-arm spinner, was current throughout India’s semifinal match towards Australia in Dubai. The 4-time ICC Umpire of the Year has officiated main occasions together with the 2023 ODI World Cup final and the 2024 T20 World Cup within the Americas.
Illingworth additionally officiated the group stage match between India and New Zealand, which India received by 44 runs.
In the semis, India secured their final spot, defeating Australia by 4 wickets in Dubai whereas New Zealand superior after beating South Africa by 50 runs.
The full officiating workforce consists of Reiffel and Illingworth as on-field umpires, Joel Wilson as third umpire, Kumar Dharmasena as fourth umpire, and Madugalle as match referee.