All-female match officials panel announced for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to kick off on October 3 and will be held in Sharjah and Dubai. It is worth noting that the marquee tournament was set to be held in Bangladesh, but due to the political tensions in the country, the competition was moved out. 

Ahead of the tournament, the ICC (International Cricket Council) announced a total of 13 match officials for the tournament. The list includes 10 umpires and three match referees. Furthermore, the panel selected is an all-female panel with heaps of experience. 

Claire Polosak will be bringing the most experience in the group; interestingly, she has officiated in four Women’s T20 World Cups, with the likes of Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams, who will be making their fourth appearance in the tournament. 

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After the announcement of the match officials, the ICC’s senior manager Sean Easey came forward and talked about how enlightening it has been for the board to be pushing women’s sports by announcing an all female lineup. 

“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,” Sean Easey was quoted as saying by the ICC.

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“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. 

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.