Pakistan vs England Test Series 2024: PCB Announces Match Officials

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the match officials for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. This exciting series will take place in October, with Pakistan hosting England for three Test matches. The well-respected Sir Richie Richardson, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, has been chosen to oversee the matches.

Pakistan vs England Test Series 2024 PCB Announces Match Officials

Schedule and Venues for Pakistan vs England Test Series

The Pakistan vs England Test series will be played at two venues in Pakistan—Multan and Rawalpindi. The first two matches will be held at the Multan Cricket Stadium, while the final match will take place in Rawalpindi.

  • First Test: Multan Cricket Stadium, October 7-11, 2024
  • Second Test: Multan Cricket Stadium, October 15-19, 2024
  • Third Test: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, October 24-28, 2024

Match Officials Announced by PCB

The PCB has announced the officials who will handle the matches for the Pakistan vs England series. For the first Test in Multan, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena and Bangladesh’s Sharfuddoula Saikat, both from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will serve as the on-field umpires. New Zealand’s Christopher Gaffaney will be the third umpire, while Pakistan’s Asif Yaqoob will serve as the fourth umpire.

In the second Test, Dharmasena will stay as an on-field umpire and Gaffaney will join him. Saikat will become the third umpire, and Rashid Riaz from Pakistan will step in as the fourth umpire.

The final Test in Rawalpindi will have Gaffaney and Saikat as the on-field umpires. Dharmasena will take up third umpire duties, and Faisal Aafreedi from Pakistan will serve as the fourth umpire.

List of Match Officials for the Series:

  • Sir Richie Richardson: Match Referee
  • Kumar Dharmasena: On-field and Third Umpire
  • Sharfuddoula Saikat: On-field and Third Umpire
  • Christopher Gaffaney: On-field and Third Umpire
  • Asif Yaqoob: Fourth Umpire (First Test)
  • Rashid Riaz: Fourth Umpire (Second Test)
  • Faisal Aafreedi: Fourth Umpire (Third Test)

Ticket Information for Fans

The PCB also announced ticket information for fans eager to watch the action live. Tickets are available online at PCB’s ticket portal. To attract more fans, entry to the general enclosures will be free on the opening day of both Test matches in Multan.

Fans can also enjoy free entry to the premium enclosures on the first day of the final Test in Rawalpindi. Ticket prices are quite affordable, starting from just PKR 50 and going up to PKR 2,500.

Excitement Builds for Pakistan vs England Test Series

The upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England is highly anticipated, with fans looking forward to seeing their favorite players in action. With Sir Richie Richardson leading the team of match officials, and experienced umpires like Kumar Dharmasena and Christopher Gaffaney on duty, the series is sure to be exciting and well-managed.

The matches will not only test the skills of both teams but also offer fans a great opportunity to witness thrilling Test cricket at two iconic stadiums in Pakistan. The PCB has made efforts to attract more fans by offering free entry to certain enclosures, making it easier for everyone to experience the excitement.