LAHORE, SEPT 09 (DNA) – As three-match Twenty20 (T20) series is scheduled to begin here on September 12, the star-studded World XI players are all set to arrive while former West Indian batsman Richie Richardson who is match referee has arrived.

The former West Indian skipper has been appointed match referee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the upcoming Independence Cup.

He will officiate at three-match T-20 series between Pakistan National Team and World XI, which will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on September 12, 13 and 15.

On the other hand, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday had announced names of umpires for the Independence Cup.

Aleem Dar of ICC Umpires’ Elite Panel and Ahsan Raza of International Panel are to officiate when Pakistani players face World XI.

Meanwhile, Shozab Raza has been appointed as TV umpire.