Nitin Menon and Javagal Srinath will not officiate at 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

Nitin Menon and Javagal Srinath will not officiate at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Menon opted out due to personal reasons related to travel to Pakistan, while Srinath cited an exhausting schedule as his reason for taking leave. Menon's absence means he cannot officiate India's matches in Dubai, as only neutral umpires are allowed. Srinath's leave follows a busy period of travel and a recent controversial decision during a T20I series. Their omissions highlight the challenges faced by match officials in international cricket. The tournament will still feature other experienced umpires, but Menon and Srinath's absence is significant.