Chirombe, who took up umpiring as a full-time career in 2009 has officiated at a number of overseas tournaments, including the 2005 Under-19 Afro-Asia cup in Sharjah, India and the 2009/10 Under-19 world cup in New Zealand.

"This invitation attests to the calibre of sports administrators that Zimbabwe is able to produce. We are proud of Owen and have every confidence that he will represent us well during this tournament," said ZC spokesperson, Shingai Rhuhwaya.