The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 is about to take off! Umpires Russell Warren and Zahid Bassarath will kick things off for the USA vs India match. With a whopping 17 umpires and 4 match referees, this tournament is set to be a wild ride! Get ready for some cricket magic and may the best umpire shine bright!

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Quick rundown
- 1.Point 1: The opening-day lineup features top U19 umpires lighting up the USA–India clash.
- 2.Point 2: Zimbabwe v Scotland and Tanzania v West Indies debut with historic firsts for some teams.
- 3.Point 3: Graham Lloyd joins the umpiring ranks, following in his father’s footsteps on the world stage.
- 4.Point 4: A 17-umpire, 4-referee cadre shows ICC treats the U19 WC like a full-blown festival.
- 5.Point 5: The schedule promises a global cricket showcase with officials guiding every edge-of-seat moment.

