Anil Chaudhary only Indian in list of umpires for U-19 World Cup

Anil Chaudhary is lone Indian named in list of 19 match officials, including 16 umpires, for upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup starting in South Africa from January 17. 54-year-old Chaudhary has so far officiated in 20 ODIs and 27 T20 Internationals including ongoing series between India and Sri Lanka.  official, who hails from Delhi, has been a part of multiple U-19 World Cups.

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Anil Chaudhary only Indian

According to an ICC media release, veteran Ian Gould, whose senior international career came to an end when he retired during ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 on home soil, will officiate in defending champions India's opening game against Sri Lanka in Bloemfontein. In all, 16 umpires from 12 different countries will be on field for five matches each in first st of U19 World Cup, with eight also performing role of TV umpire.  ICC named three match referees for tournament, with former Sri Lanka seamer Graeme Labrooy to officiate alongside South Africa's Shaid Wadvalla and England's Phil Whitticase.

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Experienced umpires Wayne Knights and Ravindra Wimalasiri will take charge of opening match between hosts South Africa and Afghanistan at Kimberley on January 17. Rashid Riaz Waqar will be TV umpire for first of 48 games in tournament. ICC Senior Manr (Umpires and Referees), Adrian Griffith said," U19 Cricket World Cup is a very important event in our calendar as it brings toger world's most promising young players in a major ICC tournament, giving m experience of competing on global st." "We are committed to appointing finest officials available and I have confidence in team travelling to South Africa for U19 Cricket World Cup y will do a fine job. I wish m all best." Umpire and match referee appointments for kckout sts will be anunced after teams will be confirmed. appointments for Plate and Super League final will be finalised after semi-finals.

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Umpires: Roland Black, Ahmad Shah Pakteen, Sam gajski, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Ian Gould, Wayne Knights, Rashid Riaz Waqar, Anil Chaudhary, Patrick Bongani Jele, Ikw Chabi, Nigel Duguid, Ravindra Wimalasiri, Masudur Rahman Mukul, Asif Yaqoob, Leslie Reifer, Adrian Holdstock

Match Referees: Graeme Labrooy, Shaid Wadvalla, Phil Whitticase. 

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