Cricket: Umpires named for tests

The International Cricket Council yesterday announced the umpires for New Zealand's three-test series with England. First test at Christchurch, March 13-17: Asoka de Silva (Sri Lanka), Brent Bowden (NZ), Dave Quested (third umpire). Second test in Wellington, March 21-15: Russell Tiffen (Zimbabwe), Steve Dunne (NZ), Evan Watkin (third umpire). Third test, Auckland, March 30-April 3: Srinivas Venkataraghavan (India), Doug Cowie (NZ), Tony Hill (third umpire). The ICC match referee is Jackie Hendriks (West Indies).