Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 05, 2025, 07:40 PM
Champions Trophy 2025: Before the commencement of the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan has suffered another major setback. Renowned Indian umpire Nitin Menon has refused to officiate matches in Pakistan. According to reports, this ICC Elite Panel umpire’s name is missing from the list of officials announced for the tournament.
Umpire’s Refusal After Indian Team’s Decision
Earlier, the Indian cricket team had also declined to play in Pakistan due to security concerns. Now, the Indian umpire’s decision has created further challenges for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).Umpires for the Champions Trophy
According to the ICC’s official list, the following umpires will officiate in the tournament:- Kumar Dharmasena
- Chris Gaffaney
- Michael Gough
- Adrian Holdstock
- Richard Illingworth
- Richard Kettleborough
- Ahsan Raza
- Paul Reiffel
- Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid
- Rodney Tucker
- Alex Wharf
- Joel Wilson