The ICC has released a match official to begin the proceedings of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 proceedings from 19th February 2025, and no Indian Umpires and referees were found in the panel of 15 members. There is no official confirmation, but there are reasons to talk about it.

These 12 umpires and 3 Referees are the official representation of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Why no Indian Umpires and Referees, Here are the possible reasons: The absence of Indian Umpires and Referees wobble some key issues between Indian and Pakistan, but still there the factors the ICC would list and possible reasons would be

1. ICC Selects Neutral umpires to avoid any controversies between nations.

2. India's top umpire, Nitin Menon withdrew due to personal reasons.

3 . Ongoing, Indian and Pakistan tensions.

4. Indian umpires refused to travel Pakistan.

5. ICC rotates official representation for fair game play.

But the official reasons still need to come.

SEE ALSO: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Umpire Nitin Menon unavailable for tournament

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Here is the list of ICC Champions trophy Umpires and referees :

During an intense moment in the early stages of the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC), a heated exchange between Delhi captain Rishabh Pant and umpire Rohan Pandit caught the attention of fans and commentators alike. This incident occurred in the fourth over, marking a pivotal moment in the game.

The Heated Exchange Explained

The confusion began when Pant signaled for a Decision Review System (DRS) after a delivery was called wide. Initially, it appeared as though Pant was contesting the wide call itself, which led to an animated discussion with the umpire. Commentary later clarified that Pant was actually checking for a potential edge before the ball reached him.

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Clarification of DRS Confusion

Despite Pant’s conviction, replay analysis conclusively showed that the ball was nowhere near the bat or the batsman, thus confirming the wide delivery. This incident highlighted the complexities and occasional misunderstandings involved in real-time decision-making in cricket.

Match Context at the Incident

At the time of the incident, Lucknow was struggling at 34/1 in 3.3 overs. However, the situation worsened as they slumped to 80/5 by the 10th over, primarily due to a spellbinding performance from Delhi’s Kuldeep Yadav.

Kuldeep Yadav’s Game-Changing Spell

Yadav’s impact was immediate and devastating. He claimed the wickets of key batsmen including KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran, drastically swinging the momentum in favor of Delhi. His bowling not only showcased his skill but also underscored the strategic acumen of Pant’s captaincy in deploying him at crucial junctures.

Khaleel Ahmed’s Early Breakthroughs

Complementing Yadav’s efforts was Khaleel Ahmed, who made significant inroads during the powerplay. Ahmed dismissed Quinton de Kock and Devdutt Paddikal, setting a defensive tone for Lucknow and giving Delhi an upper hand early in the match.