New Delhi. Experienced Rod Tucker and Richard Kettleborough, along with five-time International Cricket Council (ICC) Umpire of the Best awardee Simon Taufel. Are set to host the ‘DP World International’ starting this month in the UAE. Will play the role of match official in T20 League (ITL20).

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This league will organized from January 13 to February 12. In which a total of 34 matches will be between six teams in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The team of match officials includes Akbar Ali Khan, Alex Wharf, Leslie Reifer, Martin Saggers, Kettleborough, Tucker, Ruchira Palliyaguruge and Shiju Mannil, who have officiated in several international tournaments along with Taufel. According to a release issued here.

Taufel will play the dual role of umpire and match referee.

During this, Taufel will play the dual role of umpire and match referee. Roshan Mahanama will also seen in the role of match referee. Taufel said, “I am very excited to lead the match officials in the ILT20. Franchise cricket has completely changed the outlook of the game. And I am thrilled to be a part of a new cricket league emerging in the world.”

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The league includes teams from Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Knight Riders Group), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline), MI Emirates (Reliance Industries) and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global).