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ICC Women’s T20 WC 2023: ICC announces women’s panel

Sarita Dey
1 year ago

ICC Women’s T20 WC 2023: For the first time in the history of the ICC global tournament. An all-female panel of match officials was announced for the Women’s World Cup 2023. The full women’s panel will announce. The matches related to the Women’s T20 World Cup are to be held in South Africa.

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ICC Women’s T20 WC 2023: ICC announces women’s panel

In this, three match referees, and 10 umpires will be part of the World Cup. WC is to be held in South Africa next month. This is an ICC initiative to further the participation and visibility of women in cricket.

Women’s cricket has been growing rapidly in recent years

We are thrilled to announce this panel of match officials for the Women’s T20 World Cup,” ICC General Manager Wasim Khan said. Women’s cricket has been growing at a rapid pace in recent years. And as part of that we are creating ways to ensure that more women get a chance to work at the highest level.”

Fixtures announced for Women's T20 World Cup 2023

Wasim Khan – Men and women enjoy equal opportunities in our sport

Wasim Khan further added- “This announcement is a reflection of our intent in this area and the beginning of our journey. Where men and women enjoy equal opportunities in our sport. May we continue to support our women’s match officials. And provide them with the opportunity to showcase their talents on the global stage. I wish him all the best for the tournament.”

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There will be 13 women match officials in the Women’s T20 World Cup

The upcoming Senior Women’s T20 World Cup will feature 13 women match officials. This figure breaks the existing record of nine women officials in the ongoing ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

ICC manager Snehal Pradhan said that-

Explained the importance of having an all-female panel of match officials in women’s cricket and what makes it “so special”. She added, “When young girls and women see this, they will believe that this is one of the reasons why an official panel is necessary.”

Match official in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Match Referees – GS Lakshmi (India), Shandre Fitz (South Africa), Mitchell Perera (Sri Lanka)

Umpires – Sue Redfern (England), Eloise Sheridan (Australia), Claire Polosak (Australia), Jacqueline Williams (West Indies), Kim Cotton (New Zealand), Lauren Agenbag (South Africa), Anna Harris (England), Vrinda Rathi (India), Ann Janani (India), Nimali Perera (Sri Lanka).

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