Australia’s Nogajski will also oversee the England v Pakistan clash on February 24. alongside Nitin Menon.
Adrian Holdstock is also part of the officials’ team based in Sri Lanka. The South African will officiate England’s matches against Sri Lanka in Kandy on February 22, and against New Zealand five days later.
When Sri Lanka take on New Zealand in Colombo on February 25, Paleker and Asif Yaqoob will be the on-field umpires.
Group 1 starts with the blockbuster clash between co-hosts India and South Africa, which is a repeat of the 2024 final. Chris Gaffaney, who officiated the final two years ago, will serve as the on-field umpire for Sunday’s clash in Ahmedabad, along with Richard Kettleborough. Alex Wharf takes charge as the TV Umpire while Chris Brown has been appointed the fourth umpire.
Gaffaney and Wharf join forces for the final Super Eight match, which will see India lock horns with the West Indies in Kolkata on March 1. During India’s match against Zimbabwe on February 26, Wharf and Kettleborough are the on-field team.
