ICC announces a change to umpire appointments for upcoming Test series in Australia

The International Cricket Council has made a change to the previously announced umpire appointments for the upcoming Test series in Australia.

Due to travel difficulties, Steve Bucknor of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires will not be officiating in the two-match series between Australia v New Zealand due to begin on 20 November. He will be replaced by Rudi Koertzen, also of the Emirates Elite Panel, for both Tests.

All other appointments remain as previously advised.

Appointments for the other upcoming series will be announced in due course.

Australia Series match referee – Chris Broad20-24 Nov – Australia v New Zealand (Test), Brisbane – Rudi Koertzen and Billy Doctrove
28 Nov-2 Dec – Australia v New Zealand (Test), Adelaide – Rudi Koertzen and Billy Doctrove