DUBAI: In a vital first for global cricket, the ICC on Friday named an all-female panel of fit officers, together with the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayananfor the impending Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Three fit referees and 10 umpires make up the 13-woman staff in what’s a landmark second and is in a part of the ICC’s strategic ambition of advancing the involvement and visibility of girls in cricket.
The panel contains seven first timers on the and the announcement comes after a gentle upward thrust within the selection of girls officiating in world tournaments.
India’s Rathi and Janani, had previous this month develop into the primary feminine umpires to officiate within the prestigious Ranji Trophymight be umpiring at a T20 World Cup for the primary time.
ICC General Manager – Cricket, Waseem Khanmentioned: “Women’s cricket has been growing rapidly in recent years and as part of that we have been building the pathways to ensure more women have the opportunity to officiate at the highest level.
“This announcement is a reflection of our intent in this space and just the start of our journey where men and women enjoy the same opportunities across our sport. We are committed to continuing to support our female match officials and provide opportunities to showcase their talents on the global stage.”
Eight girls officers every had been concerned within the Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 and the Women’s Cricket World Cup ultimate 12 months, whilst 9 girls had been concerned within the ongoing ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Claire Polosak is probably the most skilled of the umpires, decided on as she continues her file of officiating in each and every Women’s World Cup, T20 and ODI, since 2016.
The 34-year-old Australian might be officiating in her fourth T20 World Cup, whilst Sue Redfern of England, Jacqueline Williams of the West Indies, and Kim Cotton of New Zealand might be interested in their 3rd Women’s T20 World Cups.
Lauren Agenbag gets the danger to umpire at a World Cup on house soil with the South African decided on for her 2d T20 World Cup with fit referee Shandre Fritz to supervise video games in her house nation at her debut T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Michelle Ferreira of Sri Lanka will take price in their first-ever T20I on the 2023 World Cup which will get underway on February 10 because the hosts South Africa tackle Sri Lanka in Cape Town.
England’s Anna Harris is the youngest of the umpires at simply 24 years previous as she makes her debut at a big ICC match.
Match Officials on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
Match Referees: GS Lakshmi (India), Shandre Fritz (South Africa), Michell Pereira (Sri Lanka)
Umpires: 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), Nimali Perera (Sri Lanka).
Three fit referees and 10 umpires make up the 13-woman staff in what’s a landmark second and is in a part of the ICC’s strategic ambition of advancing the involvement and visibility of girls in cricket.
The panel contains seven first timers on the and the announcement comes after a gentle upward thrust within the selection of girls officiating in world tournaments.
India’s Rathi and Janani, had previous this month develop into the primary feminine umpires to officiate within the prestigious Ranji Trophymight be umpiring at a T20 World Cup for the primary time.
ICC General Manager – Cricket, Waseem Khanmentioned: “Women’s cricket has been growing rapidly in recent years and as part of that we have been building the pathways to ensure more women have the opportunity to officiate at the highest level.
“This announcement is a reflection of our intent in this space and just the start of our journey where men and women enjoy the same opportunities across our sport. We are committed to continuing to support our female match officials and provide opportunities to showcase their talents on the global stage.”
Eight girls officers every had been concerned within the Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 and the Women’s Cricket World Cup ultimate 12 months, whilst 9 girls had been concerned within the ongoing ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Claire Polosak is probably the most skilled of the umpires, decided on as she continues her file of officiating in each and every Women’s World Cup, T20 and ODI, since 2016.
The 34-year-old Australian might be officiating in her fourth T20 World Cup, whilst Sue Redfern of England, Jacqueline Williams of the West Indies, and Kim Cotton of New Zealand might be interested in their 3rd Women’s T20 World Cups.
Lauren Agenbag gets the danger to umpire at a World Cup on house soil with the South African decided on for her 2d T20 World Cup with fit referee Shandre Fritz to supervise video games in her house nation at her debut T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Michelle Ferreira of Sri Lanka will take price in their first-ever T20I on the 2023 World Cup which will get underway on February 10 because the hosts South Africa tackle Sri Lanka in Cape Town.
England’s Anna Harris is the youngest of the umpires at simply 24 years previous as she makes her debut at a big ICC match.
Match Officials on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
Match Referees: GS Lakshmi (India), Shandre Fritz (South Africa), Michell Pereira (Sri Lanka)
Umpires: 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), Nimali Perera (Sri Lanka).