International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female umpiring panel for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup which is set to kick off on 3 October 2024 in UAE. The marquee event in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) all-female umpiring panel which is a historic milestone. This decision of ICC to go with all-female umpiring panel shows the commitment of ICC to promote gender equality in the game of cricket.
Let’s look closely to this historic milestone as ICC goes with experienced umpiring panel for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
The panel features seasoned umpires such as Claire Polosak who will be officiating her fifth World Cup. The other names include Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams, both of whom have three tournaments under their belts.
Sue Redfern will join the team who will be returning for her fourth tournament as a TV umpire. Sarah Dambanevana from Zimbabwe will be a debutant. The match referees include GS Lakshmi, Shandre Fritz and Michell Pereira.
Sean Easey, ICC’s Senior Manager:
“The ICC is proud to be contributing to the advancement of women in our sport. To be announcing this all-female lineup of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is wonderful. This group, selected as the most deserving umpires for this event following their recent form in bilateral and other cricket, are some of the very best from around the world,” Easey stated.
“We are confident that they will do a great job at this event. I wish them the best of luck as they oversee the world’s top women’s cricketers in what will be an exciting tournament for all involved,” he added.
Full ICC Elite Panel for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Anna Harris, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Jacquiline Williams.
Match Referees: Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michell Pereira.
