The five-match Test series between India and England begins today, Friday, June 20. The first Test will be played at Headingley in Leeds. It is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place half an hour earlier at 3:00 PM.
With legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma having retired, Team India will begin a new chapter in its Test cricket journey against England. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, this young Indian team will step onto the field aiming for victory against the hosts.
Let’s take a look at the umpires and other match officials for the first Test between India & England.
IND vs ENG 1st Test 2025 Match Officials
| Role | Name | Country | Important Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-field Umpire | Chris Gaffaney | New Zealand | 62 Test Matches as On-field Umpire |
| On-field Umpire | Paul Rieffel | Australia | 73 Test Matches as On-field Umpire |
| TV Umpire | Sharfuddoula | Bangladesh | 9 Test Matches as TV Umpire |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson | West Indies | 55 Test Matches as Referee |