The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female group of umpires and match officials for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The marquee tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will commence from September 30 onwards. Four Indians have been named in the panel that comprises of 14 officials.
Female umpires to officiate ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
Match Referees: Trudy Anderson, Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michell Pereira
Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Candace la Borde, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Shathira Jakir Jesy, Kerrin Klaste, Janani N, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Gayathri Venugopalan, Jacqueline Williams
This will be the third World Cup for the trio of Claire Polosak, Jacqueline Williams and Sue Redfern. Meanwhile, Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be appearing for their 2nd WC.
“This marks a defining moment in the journey of women’s cricket, one that we hope will pave the way for many more trailblazing stories across all facets of the sport. The inclusion of an all-women panel of match officials is not only a major milestone but also a powerful reflection of the ICC’s unwavering commitment to advancing gender equity across cricket,” ICC chairman Jay Shah said.
Updated Team India fixtures
| Date | Time (IST) | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Sept | 3:00 PM | Sri Lanka | Guwahati |
| 5th Oct | 3:00 PM | Pakistan | Colombo |
| 9th Oct | 3:00 PM | South Africa | Visakhapatnam |
| 12th Oct | 3:00 PM | Australia | Visakhapatnam |
| 19th Oct | 3:00 PM | England | Indore |
| 23rd Oct | 3:00 PM | New Zealand | Navi Mumbai |
| 26th Oct | 3:00 PM | Bangladesh | Navi Mumbai |
Knockout Stage
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Final 1 | 29th Oct | 3:00 PM | Colombo / Guwahati |
| Semi Final 2 | 30th Oct | 3:00 PM | Navi Mumbai |
| Final | 2nd Nov | 3:00 PM | Colombo / Navi Mumbai |
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