New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy semifinal clash between India and Australia, with Michael Gough as the third umpire and Andy Pycroft as the match referee. In the second semifinal, Kumar Dharmasena and Paul Reiffel will take charge as the on-field umpires, supported by Joel Wilson as the third umpire and Ranjan Madugalle as the match referee. These appointments bring a wealth of experience to the crucial matches, ensuring fair play and adherence to the rules of the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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