Posted by AI on 2025-09-08 11:48:51 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-08 15:18:02
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Indian cricket officials Rohan Pandit and Virender Sharma have been named to the Asia Cup 2025 match officials panel, adding to an already daunting tournament lineup. The Asian cricket council has appointed a total of 10 referees, including the above two, for the upcoming event, led by former cricketers Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft as match referees. Pandit and Sharma, who have been a part of previous cricketing events officiated by the ICC, have plenty of experience with officiating international matches and will be key fixtures of the tournament.
This Asia Cup, hosted in the UAE, will be the first iteration of the tournament since 2018, with matches commencing on June 27, 2025, and played across two venues, Dubai International Stadium, and Abu Dhabi's Zayed Cricket Stadium. The recently announced officials have experience overseeing high-profile tournaments and matches, with Richardson and Pycroft, former players, bringing their own brand of expertise and leadership to the table.
The Asia Cup, happening every four years, is a continental tournament of One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket. India has historically been the most successful team, winning the tournament seven times, the latest victory being in 2018. With India being crowned the champions of the last Asia Cup, the upcoming tournament in the UAE will surely see fierce competition as other teams vie for dominance in the continent.
The tournament will kick off in June with a clash between India and Pakistan, making for an exciting competition from the very start. The announcement of the full referee panel, including Indian officials, brings a new dimension to the tournament, with their collective knowledge and experience ensuring the games are both competitive and fair.
With less than a month until the start of the tournament, officials and teams are gearing up for a thrilling competition of the continental spectacle. With the addition of Pandit and Sharma to the match officials panel, the Asia Cup is sure to be an exciting display of sportsmanship and competitive cricket.