The ICC has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Among the notable appointments is the duo of Eloise Sheridan (Australia) and Lauren Agenbag (South Africa), who will serve as on-field umpires for the marquee clash between India and Pakistan on October 6 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Experienced Officials to Oversee High-Profile Matches
The panel also includes Jacquline Williams of the West Indies as the television umpire for the India-Pakistan match. The ICC has assembled a team of three match referees and ten umpires, all women, to officiate the tournament, which runs from October 3 to 20.
GS Lakshmi of India will be one of the match referees, while Vrinda Rathi is the sole Indian umpire in the group. The tournament kicks off with a match between Bangladesh and Scotland, officiated by Claire Polosak (Australia) and Agenbag.
India’s Schedule and Match Officials
India’s campaign begins on October 4 against New Zealand, with Jacquline Williams, Anna Harris (England), and Polosak as the TV umpire. For their match against Sri Lanka on October 9, Kim Cotton (New Zealand), Agenbag, and Suzanne Redfern (England) as TV umpire will be in charge.
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The India-Australia clash on October 13 will see Redfern, Cotton, and Williams overseeing the proceedings. The umpires and match referees for the semifinals and final will be announced at a later date.
Venue Change and Tournament Format
Originally scheduled to be hosted by Bangladesh, the tournament was moved to the UAE due to political unrest in the host nation. The matches will be played across two venues in the UAE: Dubai and Sharjah.
The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup promises to be an exciting affair, with the best teams and players from around the world competing for the prestigious trophy. The appointment of experienced and talented officials, including the Sheridan-Agenbag duo for the India-Pakistan clash, adds to the anticipation surrounding the tournament.
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