The International Cricket Council (ICC) today appointed umpires and match officials for the two World Cup semi-finals following the conclusion of the group stage. English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will officiate as umpires in the first semi-final between India and New Zealand at Manchester on Tuesday.

The second semi-final between defending champions Australia and hosts England at Edgbaston on Thursday will be officiated by Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus of South Africa. Former Australia international David Boon has been appointed as the match referee for the India-New Zealand game. Ranjan Madugalla of Sri Lanka will be the match referee in the second semi-final between Australia and England.