India, Feb. 5 -- Nitin Menon, India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, on Wednesday opted out of the impending Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19. He decided against travelling to Pakistan for personal reasons.

On Wednesday, the ICC revealed the names of 15 match officials, including three match referees and 12 umpires, for the Champions Trophy. The tournament will be played at three venues in Pakistan-Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi-while India will play all its matches in Dubai. The fixtures are slated to commence on February 19, with the final on March 9.

Australian legend David Boon, Sri Lankan great Ranjan Madugalle, and Zimbabwe's Andrew Pycroft were named match referees for the eight-team tour...