West Indies umpire Christopher Mark Taylor will officiate three matches in the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025–26 in Karachi under the International Cricket Council’s Umpire Exchange Programme, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday.
The Jamaican official will make his debut in the tournament during the match between Ghani Glass and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), scheduled to be played at the National Bank Stadium on Wednesday, January 21.
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Taylor will also officiate as a field umpire in the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) versus SNGPL fixture at the KCCA Stadium on January 27.
His third assignment will be the Sahir Associates versus Pakistan Television (PTV) match at the National Bank Stadium on February 2.
The 45-year-old is an experienced umpire, having stood in five women’s one-day internationals and three T20 internationals.
He has also officiated in 41 first-class matches, 56 List-A games, and 53 T20 fixtures across domestic competitions.
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His most recent assignment was the West Indies domestic 50-over tournament, which took place in November 2025.
The ICC Umpire Exchange Programme allows officials to gain experience in overseas conditions while also helping local umpires benefit from international exposure and shared expertise.
Meanwhile, the fourth round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I resumes on Wednesday.
WAPDA will face OGDCL at the KCCA Stadium, while Ghani Glass take on SNGPL at the National Bank Stadium.
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Sahir Associates are set to play State Bank of Pakistan at the State Bank Stadium, and defending champions PTV will lock horns with Khan Research Laboratories at the UBL Sports Complex.
