ICC names umpires for Indian tour

Published February 26, 2004

LAHORE,Feb 25: The International Cricket Council(ICC)has appointedDavid Shepherd, Simon Taufel, Rudi KoertzenandStev Bucknor as umpires to conduct the Pakistan-India Test and One-day series from March 13 to April 17.

A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) press release issuedlateon Wednesday, however, did not carry the name of the ICC refereefor the series. Following is the appointment.

March 13: 1st ODI at Karachi (David Shepherd/local umpire).

March 16: 2nd ODI at Rawalpindi (Simon Taufel/local umpire).

March 19: 3rd ODI at Peshawar (David Shepherd/ local umpire).

March 21: 4th ODI at Lahore (Simon Taufel/local umpire).

March 24: 5th ODI at Lahore (David Shepherd/local umpire).

March28-April 1: 1st Test at Multan (David Shepherd/Simon Taufel).

April 5-9: 2nd Test at Lahore (Simon Taufel/Steve Bucknor).

April13-17: 3rd Test at Rawalpindi (Rudi Koertzen/David Shepherd).

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