In an exciting development, 13 match officials have been appointed for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. This all-female panel, consisting of 10 umpires and three match referees, will oversee the tournament hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE.
Leading the experienced group is Claire Polosak, who has officiated in four previous Women’s T20 World Cups. Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams will also return for their fourth tournament, both having officiated the final match between Australia and South Africa in the last edition. Sue Redfern, who served as the TV umpire for that final, joins them for her fourth appearance as well. Notably, Zimbabwe's Sarah Dambanevana will make her debut as an umpire in this prestigious event.
The selected officials include:
Umpires:
Lauren Agenbag Kim Cotton Sarah Dambanevana Anna Harris Nimali Perera Claire Polosak Vrinda Rathi Sue Redfern Eloise Sheridan Jacqueline Williams
Match Referees:
Shandré Fritz GS Lakshmi Michell Pereira
Sean Easey, ICC Senior Manager for Umpires and Referees, expressed pride in this all-female lineup, saying, “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.”
The Women’s T20 World Cup will feature 10 teams competing in 23 matches for the coveted trophy. The tournament kicks off on October 3 with a thrilling opening match between Bangladesh and Scotland in Sharjah. Before the main event, each team will play two warm-up matches starting on September 28 to prepare for the competition.
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