Asia Cup 2025 Match Officials: Umpires, Referees & Panel
- Ahmad Pakteen Afghanistan
- Asif Yaqoob Pakistan
- Faisal Afridi Pakistan
- Gazi Sohel Bangladesh
- Izatullah Safi Afghanistan
- Masudur Rahman Bangladesh
- Raveendra Wimalasiri Sri Lanka
- Rohan Pandit India
- Ruchira Palliyaguruge Sri Lanka
- Virender Sharma India
- Richie Richardson West Indies
- Andy Pycroft Zimbabwe
ACC Announced Asia Cup 2025 Umpires Panel
The Asia Cup 2025 match officials and umpires have been announced. All the umpires and referees are completely experienced in their respective fields. It is pleasing to know that ACC has chosen all the umpires and referees on merit.
It is a solid lineup of all umpires and match officials. Richie Richardson and Any Pycroft will lead the panel of officials in the Asia Cup 2025 starting on 09 September. The umpiring lineup has been chosen from different countries in Asia.
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Full List of On-Field and TV Umpires
All the on-field and TV umpires belong to different countries. Here is the list of all Asia Cup 2025 umpires:
| Umpire | Country | Stats / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Pakteen | Afghanistan | Stood in 20+ ODIs |
| Asif Yaqoob | Pakistan | Elite Panel Umpire |
| Faisal Afridi | Pakistan | Known for accuracy |
| Gazi Sohel | Bangladesh | 25+ T20Is officiated |
| Izatullah Safi | Afghanistan | Rising Umpire |
| Masudur Rahman | Bangladesh | Highly experienced |
| Raveendra Wimalasiri | Sri Lanka | Stood in 50+ matches |
| Rohan Pandit | India | Good decision-making |
| Ruchira Palliyaguruge | Sri Lanka | Veteran Umpire |
| Virender Sharma | India | Experienced in IPL |
Match Referees for Asia Cup 2025 Confirmed
ACC has named two seasonal referees for the 12-match series in the tournament. Both of the referees will cover the group stage. ACC will announce the final match referees later. Here is the list of Asia Cup 2025 referees with their country and background.
| Referee | Country | Experience & Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Richie Richardson | West Indies | Elite Panel Referee, Ex-Captain |
| Andy Pycroft | Zimbabwe | Elite Panel Referee, 100+ ODIs |
ICC Role in the Event
ICC has always tried to promote cricket in Asia. ICC has a great role in the Asia Cup 2025 as match officials. ICC makes the final call on all the umpires and referees.
All of the umpires in the Asia Cup 2025 belong to the ICC elite panel. They have a great experience making calls like LBW (Leg Before Wicket). It will be worth watching these umpires in action. ICC has made a great elite panel.
India vs Pakistan clash match officials
The India-Pakistan match is highly stressful for the fans as well as for the umpires. Umpires get confused in this match; it is difficult to make crucial decisions in this match. Here are the India-Pakistan match officials for 14 September.
| Role | Official |
|---|---|
| On-field Umpire | Ruchira Palliyaguruge |
| On-field Umpire | Masudur Rahman |
| TV Umpire | Ahmad Pakteen |
| Fourth Umpire | Izatullah Safi |
| Match Referee | Andy Pycroft |
All of the umpires and Asia Cup 2025 match officials in the India vs. Pakistan match are neutral to both countries. It is a good call for this tense match.
Technology and DRS Use in the Asia Cup 2025
ACC will use modern technology and the DRS system in the Asia Cup 2025. It will have different options for the players to take reviews against umpires. Here is the list of all technologies that will be used in the Asia Cup 2025.
| DRS & Technology Suite |
|---|
| Decision Review System (DRS) |
| Ball-tracking |
| UltraEdge (Snickometer) |
| Hawk-Eye |
| Hot Spot |
| Umpire’s Call |
| Review Limits |
| Over-rate Calculations |
| Tablet-based Logging |
Challenges for Umpires in High-Pressure Games
Umpires feel much pressure when the game becomes tense. Close matches cause high pressure on the umpires in the game. Close lines of boundary, stumping, catches, and no balls are also big challenges for the TV umpire.
LBW is the most challenging part of the game. Umpires can feel pressure in games like a close match or in India vs. Pakistan. Sometimes, umpires may take the wrong decision, but the team has the option for a DRS. It will then become difficult for the Asia Cup 2025 match officials and umpires.
Final Thoughts on Asia Cup 2025 Match Officials
According to the stats, the Asia Cup 2025 match officials and umpires have made a good lineup. The Asia Cup is a big event that demands the right decisions. These umpires are completely different and can make crucial decisions with no pressure.
Umpires like Asif Yaqoob and Virender Sharma are very experienced in this field. Let’s see if they can make correct decisions in the tense matches.
