Erasmus, Kettleborough to officiate India-Pakistan final

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

South Africa's Marais Erasmus and England's Richard Kettleborough will be the on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy final between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.

Both officials are known for their calm demeanour, a quality that could come in useful with a capacity and raucous crowd expected at The Oval in south London on Sunday when India and Pakistan meet in the latest edition of international cricket's most high-profile clash.

Erasmus, a 53-year-old former Boland fast-medium bowler, will be standing in his 71st one-day international, having officiated during Pakistan's eight-wicket semi-final win over tournament hosts England in Cardiff on Wednesday. Sunday's match will be the 44-year-old Kettleborough's 72nd ODI as an umpire.

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BRIJ

Jun 17, 2017 01:37pm

India will win.

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Imran

Jun 17, 2017 01:56pm

Era us is a nightmare.. not a good umpire.

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Sara

Jun 17, 2017 02:03pm

@BRIJ it would be a shame if they lost to the lowest ranked team. If they lose they should quit playing cricket

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Friends

Jun 17, 2017 02:13pm

50/50 chance

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Dr Ahmad - Melbourne

Jun 17, 2017 03:56pm

Pakistan has better chances this time to lift the Trophy. Looking forward to this exciting CT final tomorrow.

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Fog

Jun 17, 2017 06:52pm

@BRIJ The article is about officiating empires who have been assigned to Pakistan /India games.No where and no where in any form it refers to outcome of pending match. Are you conditioning your self to blame officiating just in case India loses match.You must on needles and pins.Are your nerves that frayed? Relax anxiety is not good for your health.Do some yoga relax breathe in, breathe out.It will help you when you are watching game. May the best team prevail.

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lafanga

Jun 17, 2017 07:04pm

Pakistan will win.

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iqbal

Jun 18, 2017 06:11am

@BRIJ only if they score 240 or so else they loose. Cricket by Chance

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