DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3.
The apex cricketing body revealed a group of 13 match officials (10 umpires and three match referees) to supervise the mega-event.
“Claire Polosak will bring the most experience to the panel, having officiated in four previous Women’s T20 World Cup tournaments. Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams will be making their fourth appearance at the event, both having the distinction of officiating the final of the previous edition between Australia and South Africa,” the ICC announced in a press release.
“Sue Redfern, who served as the TV umpire for the previous final, also returns for her fourth appearance at the tournament. On the other hand, Zimbabwe’s Sarah Dambanevana will make her Women’s T20 World Cup debut as an umpire.”
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ICC Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees, Sean Easey:
“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.
“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.”
ICC Match Officials for ICC 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.
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