Colombo, Jan. 30 -- As many as 24 on-field umpires and six match referees have been appointed for the group stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council announced, with officials for the Super Eight and knockout stages to be named later.
Experienced Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena and England's Wayne Knights will officiate the opening match of the tournament between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground.
While it will be the Knights' first appearance at an ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Dharmasena continues to add to his extensive record in the competition.
A member of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side, Dharmasena has officiated in 37 matches at the Men's T20 World Cup, includ...