In a landmark development, an all-female panel of match officials has been announced by the International Council Council (ICC) on Friday for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa.
For the first time in the history of the game, a panel comprised solely of woman umpires and match referees will officiate at an ICC global tournament.
“Three match referees and 10 umpires will officiate the flagship women’s event in South Africa next month as part of the ICC’s strategic ambition of advancing the involvement and visibility of women in cricket,” an ICC statement said
The match referees are GS Lakshmi (India), Shandre Fritz (South Africa) and Michell Pereira (Sri Lanka). The on-field and TV umpires will be Sue Redfern (England), Eloise Sheridan (Australia), Claire Polosak (Australia), Jacqueline Williams (West Indies), Kim Cotton (new Zealand), Lauren Agenbag (South Africa), Anna Harris (England), Vrinda Rathi (India), N Janani (India) and Nimali Perera (Sri Lanka).—INP
