The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the lineup of match officials for the much-anticipated HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, set to captivate cricket fans across four venues from February 17 to March 18. Let’s delve into the details of this esteemed panel and the upcoming tournament.
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Richard Illingworth Returns: PSL 2024 Match umpires for Season 9
- Sri Lanka’s Roshan Mahanama will continue his role as match referee for the ninth consecutive time in the HBL PSL.
- Four members of the ICC’s elite panel of umpires, including Richard Illingworth, Chris Gaffaney, Ahsan Raza, and Michael Gough, will officiate matches.
- Notably, Chris Gaffaney from New Zealand will debut as an umpire in the league, beginning with the match between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings on February 18.
| Match Official | Role | Experience in HBL PSL |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Illingworth | Umpire | 7 seasons, 48 matches |
| Chris Gaffaney | Umpire | Debut match |
| Ahsan Raza | Umpire | – |
| Michael Gough | Umpire | – |
| Abdul Moqeet | Umpire | – |
| Aleem Dar | Umpire | – |
| Tariq Rasheed | TV Umpire | – |
| Shozab Raza | Reserve Umpire | – |
| Roshan Mahanama | Match Referee | 9 seasons, 97 matches |
| Ali Naqvi | Match Referee | – |
| Muhammad Javed | Match Referee | – |
Venue Distribution of Umpires for PSL 9
- Lahore and Multan will host a total of 14 matches from February 17 to 27.
- Karachi and Rawalpindi will stage 16 matches from February 28 to March 12.
Future Announcements:
- Match officials for the Qualifier, two eliminators, and the final, scheduled in Karachi from March 14 to 18, will be announced later.
Umpires of PSL 2024 Matches
- The ICC’s elite panel contributes four umpires: Richard Illingworth, Chris Gaffaney, Ahsan Raza, and Michael Gough.
- They are joined by a diverse group of umpires, including Abdul Moqeet, Aleem Dar, Tariq Rasheed, Shozab Raza, and others.
Debut and Seasoned Umpires of Pakistan Super League Season 9
- Richard Illingworth, with six seasons under his belt, has officiated 48 matches in HBL PSL.
- Chris Gaffaney will make his debut in the league, starting with the match between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings.
Match Referees of PSL 9
- Roshan Mahanama, with 97 HBL PSL matches under his belt, leads the team of match referees for the ninth consecutive year.
- Ali Naqvi and Muhammad Javed complete the trio of match referees.
Opening Match Officials for PSL 2024 Matches
- The opening match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will see Aleem Dar and Michael Gough as on-field umpires.
- Tariq Rasheed will serve as the TV Umpire. Shozab Raza as the reserve umpire, with Muhammad Javed acting as the match referee.