Dubai, Nov. 30 -- The ILT20 Season 4 will see the return of one of cricket's most respected figures, with Australian umpire Simon Taufel set to head the match officials panel for a fourth year running. Taufel will join Sri Lanka's Roshan Mahanama as the pair share match referee duties throughout the season.

Taufel will also serve as the on-field umpire in the first match of the season, between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers - a rematch of last year's final. The five-time ICC Umpire of the Year (2004-2008) will be joined by Bangladesh's Gazi Sohel on the field while West Indies' Leslie Reifer and Afghanistan's Ahmad Pakteen will serve as third and fourth umpires, respectively.

The highly experienced group of match officials will also i...