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Bad omen! Umpires for IND vs AUS 1st Test announced, Richard Kettleborough returns to haunt India

Bad omen! Umpires for IND vs AUS 1st Test announced, Richard Kettleborough returns to haunt India

Richard Kettleborough and Chris Gaffney have been named as the on-field umpires for IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth

Richard Kettleborough and Chris Gaffney have been named as the on-field umpires for IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth. The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will commence on November 22 which will determine India’s chances of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the third consecutive time. Unfortunately, India will have to bear with the ‘Kettleborough’ jinx in their very first game of the tournament.

IND vs AUS 1st Test: On-field umpires announced

It is to be noted that Richard Kettleborough has been present in almost every significant match that India has lost in the past, including ICC knockout matches. The 1st Test in Perth will be crucial for India as they will be eyeing to get off to a winning start.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy schedule

MatchDatesTeamsTimeVenue
1st Test22-26 November 2024Australia Men vs India Men07:50Perth Stadium, Perth
2nd Test6-10 December 2024Australia Men vs India Men09:30Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
3rd Test14-18 December 2024Australia Men vs India Men05:50The Gabba, Brisbane
4th Test26-30 December 2024Australia Men vs India Men05:00MCG, Melbourne
5th Test3-7 January 2025Australia Men vs India Men05:00SCG, Sydney

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