Cricket Australia has confirmed the match officials for the upcoming AUS vs ENG white-ball series in 2026. Australia and England will play three ODIs and five T20Is from November 13 to December 2. Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath has been appointed as the match referee for AUS vs ENG series.
Advertisement
List of Umpires & Match Referees For AUS vs ENG Series 2026

The ODI series will begin at Perth Stadium on November 13. The five-match T20I leg will start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 21. Several experienced international and Australian umpires will share officiating responsibilities across both formats. In this article, we will the details about the AUS vs ENG umpires and match referee list.
List of Match Officials For AUS vs ENG Series 2026
The three-match ODI series will feature five umpires. Sharfuddoula Saikat, Sam Nogajski, Chris Gaffaney, Donovan Koch and Shaun Haig will be the AUS vs ENG ODI series umpires. They will rotate between on-field, third and fourth umpire responsibilities. Javagal Srinath will serve as the match referee. Here is the complete AUS vs ENG ODI match officials list:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sharfuddoula Saikat | Umpire |
| Sam Nogajski | Umpire |
| Chris Gaffaney | Umpire |
| Donovan Koch | Umpire |
| Shaun Haig | Umpire |
| Javagal Srinath | Match Referee |
Sam Nogajski, Donovan Koch, Shaun Haig, Shawn Craig and Phil Gillespie will serve as the AUS vs ENG T20I series umpires. These are amongst the best umpires in cricket and will have their work cut out. They will share the officiating responsibilities across the five venues. Below given is the AUS vs ENG T20I match officials list:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sam Nogajski | Umpire |
| Donovan Koch | Umpire |
| Shaun Haig | Umpire |
| Shawn Craig | Umpire |
| Phil Gillespie | Umpire |
| Javagal Srinath | Match Referee |
The role of umpires and match referee will be key in this series as it involves two teams which have one of the greatest rivalries in cricket. Both sides have some of the devastating batting line-ups, and it is likely to be a closely-fought series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Match Referee for the AUS vs ENG 2026 series?
+
Who is the Match Referee for the AUS vs ENG 2026 series?
Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath will serve as Match Referee for both the ODI and T20I series.
How many matches will Australia and England play in 2026?
+
How many matches will Australia and England play in 2026?
Australia and England will play three ODIs and five T20Is during the November-December white-ball tour.
Conversation
(0 Comments)
Editor's Pick








