ICC confirm umpires for Champions Trophy semis

LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday the umpires and match officials for the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

For hosts England's match against South Africa at The Oval in London on Wednesday, the on-field umpires will be Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and Australia's Rod Tucker, with Tucker's compatriot Bruce Oxenford the television umpire while former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath will be the match referee.

India and Sri Lanka meet in the second semi-final in Cardiff on Thursday where the umpires in the middle will be England's Richard Kettleborough and Pakistan's Aleem Dar.

England will provide both the television umpire in Nigel Llong and match referee in former Test batsman Chris Broad for this last four clash in a tournament.

The ICC added the officials for Sunday's final at Edgbaston, Birmingham, would be announced in due course.

Match officials for Champions Trophy semi-finals:

Jun 19, The Oval: England v South Africa
Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SRI) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
TV umpire: Bruce Oxenford (AUS)
Match referee: Javagal Srinath (IND)

Jun 20, Cardiff: India v Sri Lanka

Umpires: Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Aleem Dar (PAK)
TV umpire: Nigel Llong (ENG)
Match referee: Chris Broad (ENG)
(AFP)