2007 ICC World Twenty20 officials explained

The International Cricket Council announced the officials for the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 on 26 July 2007.

Umpires

Five umpires from the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, along with four members of the ICC International umpire panel complete the list of umpires for the twenty seven match tournament. A rotation system will see all officials serve on-field, as well as in third umpire capacities.

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Asad RaufPakistan Elite2
Mark BensonEngland Elite7
Billy DoctroveWest Indies Elite0
Daryl HarperAustralia Elite0
Simon TaufelAustralia Elite0
Steve DavisAustralia International0
Tony HillNew Zealand International10
Ian HowellSouth Africa International10
Nigel LlongEngland International23

^ - includes international and domestic Twenty20 matches.

Three South African officials in Brian Jerling, Karl Hurter and Marais Erasmus will serve as fourth umpires for all matches in the group stage.

Referees

The three referees selected are all members of the Panel of ICC Referees, and they will be responsible for all twenty seven matches.

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Ranjan MadugalleSri Lanka
Mike ProcterSouth Africa
Chris BroadEngland

Suspended officials

Five of the ICC's top officials were suspended from duty for the 2007 Twenty20 World Championship by way of punishment for the chaotic end to the final of the 2007 Cricket World Cup, where they incorrectly interpreted the playing conditions. The suspended officials are umpires Steve Bucknor, Aleem Dar, Rudi Koertzen and Billy Bowden, along with referee Jeff Crowe, all of whom are members of the ICC's elite panels.

The suspension of these officials means that at least one of the umpires in the final will be taking charge of their first major ICC final, with Simon Taufel the only umpire chosen who has previously stood in a final (that being the final of the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy).

Style of umpiring

The fast-paced, exciting nature of Twenty20 cricket has led to some umpires in domestic Twenty20 competitions using much more flamboyant signals than they would otherwise use. The ICC has, however, issued special instructions to the umpires, telling them to remain calm and to officiate in their normal manner, so as not to distract spectators from the cricket and to ensure that they are concentrating fully on any decisions they may be asked to make.

Match appointments

Group stage

width 5%Datewidth 5%Team 1width 5%Team 2width 5%On-field umpirewidth 5%On-field umpirewidth 5%3rd Umpirewidth 5%4th Umpirewidth 5%Referee
11 SepSouth AfricaWest IndiesMark BenssuDaryl Harper Nigel LlongKarl HurterChris Broad
12 SepAustraliaZimbabweAsad Rauf Tony Hill Ian HowellMarais ErasmusRanjan Madugalle
12 SepNew ZealandKenyaBilly Doctrove Simon Taufel Steve DavisBrian JerlingMike Procter
12 SepPakistanScotlandSteve Davis Simon Taufel Billy DoctroveBrian JerlingMike Procter
13 SepBangladeshWest IndiesMark Benson Nigel Llong Daryl HarperKarl HurterChris Broad
13 SepEnglandZimbabweAsad Rauf Tony Hill Ian HowellMarais ErasmusRanjan Madugalle
13 SepIndiaScotlandSteve Davis Simon Taufel Billy DoctroveBrian JerlingMike Procter
14 SepAustraliaEnglandAsad Rauf Ian Howell Tony HillMarais ErasmusRanjan Madugalle
14 SepIndiaPakistanSimon Taufel Billy Doctrove Steve DavisBrian JerlingMike Procter
14 SepKenyaSri LankaNigel Llong Daryl Harper Mark BensonKarl HurterChris Broad
15 SepSri LankaNew ZealandMark Benson Daryl Harper Nigel LlongKarl HurterChris Broad
15 SepSouth AfricaBangladeshAsad Rauf Tony Hill Ian HowellMarais ErasmusRanjan Madugalle

Super 8's

DateTeam 1Team 2On-field UmpireOn-field Umpire3rd Umpire4th UmpireReferee
16 SepIndiaNew Zealand Mark BensonNigel LlongDaryl Harper Karl Hurter Chris Broad
16 SepAustraliaBangladeshAsad Rauf Ian Howell Tony Hill Marais Erasmus Ranjan Madugalle
16 SepSouth AfricaEnglandAsad Rauf Tony Hill Ian Howell Marais ErasmusRanjan Madugalle
17 SepPakistanSri LankaNigel Llong Daryl Harper Mark Benson Karl HurterChris Broad
18 SepNew Zealand EnglandSimon Taufel Billy Doctrove Steve Davis Brian JerlingMike Procter
18 SepAustraliaPakistanMark Benson Nigel Llong Daryl Harper Karl HurterChris Broad
18 SepBangladeshSri LankaMark Benson Daryl Harper Nigel Llong Karl HurterChris Broad
19 SepSouth AfricaNew ZealandBilly Doctrove Simon Taufel Steve Davis Brian JerlingRanjan Madugalle
19 SepEnglandIndia Simon Taufel Billy Doctrove Steve Davis Brian JerlingRanjan Madugalle
20 SepAustraliaSri LankaAsad Rauf Ian Howell Tony Hill Marais ErasmusMike Procter
20 SepBangladeshPakistanIan Howell Tony Hill Asad Rauf Marais ErasmusMike Procter
20 SepSouth AfricaIndiaSimon Taufel Billy Doctrove Steve Davis Brian JerlingRanjan Madugalle

Semi-finals

DateTeam 1 Team 2On-field UmpireOn-field Umpire3rd Umpire4th UmpireReferee
22 SepPakistanNew ZealandDaryl HarperSimon TaufelIan HowellNigel LlongMike Procter
22 SepIndia AustraliaAsad RaufMark BensonBilly DoctroveTony HillChris Broad

Final

References

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