The high-voltage India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 tournament will be played at the Pallekele cricket stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka on September 2nd and the organizers have announced that England’s Richard Illingworth and Sri Lanka’s Ruchira Palliyaguruge will officiate in the tie.
The Asia Cup 2023 will begin on August 30 with Pakistan and Nepal clashing in the opening encounter in Multan. Pakistan, India and Nepal have been put in Group A, while Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are in Group B.
Chris Gaffaney and Masudur Rahman will be the on-field umpires for the Pakistan vs. Nepal game, while former Australian opener David Boon will be the match referee.
A three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan is currently underway. As Pakistani pacers continued a dominant performance by dismissing Afghanistan for just 60 runs in the opening game, the Men in Green won a convincing victory over their opponents.
Babar Azam and company will return to Pakistan to get ready for the forthcoming event after the series.
Javagal Srinath To Be Match Referee With Paul Wilson As TV Umpire For India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Match
England’s Richard Illingworth and Sri Lanka’s Ruchira Palliyaguruge will be the on-field umpires for the big-ticket India versus Pakistan Asia Cup clash at Pallekele on September 2. Former Australia pacer Paul Wilson will be the TV umpire, while ex-India fast bowler Javagal Srinath will be the match referee for the game.
India’s J Madangopal will be one of the on-field umpires for the Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka clash in Pallekele on August 31, with Srinath being the match referee. Former Australia pacer Paul Wilson and Palliyaguruge will be the on-field umpires for India’s next Asia Cup clash, against Nepal on September 4.
Rohit Sharma and Co. will be hoping to put on a strong batting performance against their neighbors. At present, the Indian contingent at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore.