Dubai, Jan 31: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the full list of match officials who will officiate at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Friday, January 30. A total of 24 officials have been appointed as on-field umpires, while six will serve as match referees during the group stage of the tournament, bringing with them a wealth of international experience. The ICC confirmed that officials for the Super Eight and knockout stages will be named at a later date.Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon feature as the only two Indians in the 30-member list. Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the opening match of the tournament between Pakistan and the Netherlands, scheduled to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo. The fixture will mark Knights’ first appearance at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, while Dharmasena continues to add to his extensive experience at global events.