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BCCI files complaint against Pakistan players over controversial Asia Cup gestures

PCB reportedly retaliates against India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s politically charged post-match remarks

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

No handshake again as India and Pakistan play another ill-tempered Asia Cup T20 match

The Asia Cup has been dominated as much by geopolitics as cricket

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

India, Pakistan keen to skip controversy ahead of Asia Cup Super Fours game

Pakistan cancel pre-match news conference, while India’s captain sidesteps controversial questions before Dubai clash.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2025

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match hit by ‘no handshake’ controversy

Indian captain Yadav and his squad did not indulge in the customary post-match handshakes with Pakistan.

Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2025

IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semifinal: Meet the umpires for the high-octane clash in Dubai

NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 3, 2025

Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough named on-field umpires for World Cup final

Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth to umpire World Cup final b/w India and Australia in Ahmedabad. Kettleborough umpired 2015 final, Illingworth played in 1992 final. Joel Wilson (3rd umpire), Chris Gaffaney (4th umpire) and Andy Pycroft (match referee) also part of officiating teams. Both umpires have won David Shepherd Trophy…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

ICC names Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough as on-field umpires for the India vs Australia World Cup final

NEW DELHI: Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough are set to officiate as on-field umpires for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad.

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-New Zealand semifinal; Menon on-field umpire for second semifinal

Illingworth was also an on-field umpire in the 2019 World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand which the Kiwis won by 18 runs in a weather-affected match spread over two days at Old Trafford, while Tucker was the third umpire.

The Hindu · Nov 13, 2023

World Cup: Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-New Zealand semi-final

NEW DELHI: The ICC has announced the umpire lineup for the upcoming World Cup semifinals, with Rod Tucker and Richard Illingworth set to officiate in the first clash between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on November 15. Nitin Menon and Richard Kettleborough will take charge of the second semi-final…

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023

Kumar Dharmasena, Nitin Menon to serve as on-field umpires during CWC opener between England, New Zealand

International Cricket Council confirmed on September 25 that Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will serve as on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opener between England and New Zealand

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023