Match officials revealed for World Test Championship Final

Illingworth, who was also part of the officiating team in the 2021 and 2023 finals, continues his consistent presence in marquee Test matches. He is also the current ICC Umpire of the Year, having won the David Shepherd Trophy for the fourth time in 2024.

Gaffaney had partnered with Illingworth in officiating last year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final, and also officiated in the WTC 2023 Final between India and Australia.

Illingworth will be making history in the Ultimate Test, having stood as an on-field umpire for all the three World Test Championship Finals.

Richard Kettleborough, also from England, who has officiated in the finals of several marquee ICC events, including the Men’s Cricket World Cup and the Champions Trophy has been appointed as the TV umpire, after having played the same role in the WTC 2021 Final between India and New Zealand.

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