August 23  
Procter appointed match referee for Kenya tri-series 

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday appointed former South African allrounder Mike Procter as match referee to oversee the upcoming tri-series in Kenya. 

Pakistan, world champions Australia and Kenya will take part in the series to be held August 29-September 7. 

It was scheduled for Pakistan but was shifted to a neutral venue after the Australian Cricket Board said it wouldn't tour Pakistan citing security concerns. 

Australia's refusal to play in Pakistan came after a spate of terror attacks against westerners and Christians. The series was plunged into further trouble when New Zealand declined to take part in the event, forcing Pakistan to include minnows Kenya. 

All three teams will play on a double league basis with the top two teams contesting the final. 

South African Rudi Koertzen and Zimbabwean Russel Tiffin will stand as the ICC neutral umpires while Pakistan's Aleem Dar, Nadeem Ghouri and Asad Rauf will act as home umpires. 

Programme: 
Aug 29: Pakistan v Kenya 
Aug 30: Pakistan v Australia 
Sept 1: Pakistan v Kenya 
Sept 2: Australia v Kenya 
Sept 4: Pakistan v Australia 
Sept 5: Australia v Kenya 
Sept 7: Final