ICC Announces All-Female Panel Of Match Officials For Women's T20 World Cup 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday (September 24) announced a group of 10 umpires and three match referees to oversee the 2024 edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE.

Claire Polosak, who has officiated in four previous Women’s T20 World Cup tournaments, is the most experienced one on the panel, whereas 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.

Sue Redfern, who served as the TV umpire in the last edition’s final, will also return 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.

Speaking about the announcement, ICC Senior Manager—Umpires and Referees, Sean Easey, said, “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 upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup will feature 10 teams, which are set to compete across 23 matches for the prestigious trophy. The tournament kicks off on October 3 in Sharjah with a match between Bangladesh and Scotland. India will open its campaign on October 4 in Dubai against New Zealand and then face Pakistan at the same venue on October 6.

Prior to the main event, each team will participate in two warm-up matches, starting on 28 September, to fine-tune their preparations for the competition.

Full ICC Elite Panel for the 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.