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    "title": "ICC Announce Match Officials For U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2026 Semi-finals",
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    "excerpt": "The Inyernational Cricket Council: The Inyernational Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced international panels of umpires and referees for the two semi-finals at the ICC U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2026.",
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    "editor1": "The Inyernational Cricket Council: The Inyernational Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced international panels of umpires and referees for the two semi-finals at the ICC U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2026.<p>Australia and England, who are both unbeaten in the competition so far, go head-to-head on Tuesday with Zahid Bassarath and Virender Sharma the on-field umpires.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bassarath took charge of England\u2019s most recent victory, over New Zealand, while Sharma has been in the middle for Australia\u2019s wins over Japan and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Lubabalo Gcuma will be the third umpire, with Prageeth Rambukwella in place as fourth umpire. Prakash Bhatt is the match referee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shaun Haig and Russell Warren are the on-field duo for the second semi-final between India and Afghanistan in Harare on February 4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Haig oversaw Afghanistan\u2019s group stage wins over South Africa and the West Indies, while Warren was in the middle for India\u2019s successes against the USA and Bangladesh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shawn Craig is in place as third umpire, with Masudur Mukul named as fourth umpire. Graeme La Brooy is match referee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Semi-Final 1: Bulawayo, February 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Australia v England<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 On-field Umpires: Zahid Bassarath &amp; Virender Sharma<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 Third Umpire: Lubabalo Gcuma<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 Fourth Umpire: Prageeth Rambukwella<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 Match Referee: Prakash Bhatt<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Semi-Final 2: Harare, February 4<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>India v Afghanistan<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 On-field Umpires: Shaun Haig &amp; Russell Warren<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 Third Umpire: Shawn Craig<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 On-field Umpires: Shaun Haig &amp; Russell Warren<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>\u2022 Match Referee: Graeme La Brooy<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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