The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by Bangladesh in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 3 to 20 October. Here's the complete list of umpires and match referees for the tournament.
An all-female panel announced
10 umpires and three match referees have been named to officiate the mega event in an all-female lineup. Australia’s Claire Polosak will appear in her fifth T20 World Cup, while Jamaica’s Jacqueline Williams, England’s Sue Redfern and New Zealand’s Kim Cotton will each take charge for the fourth time in the tournament. Zimbabwean Sarah Dambanevana will make her debut in the T20 World Cups.
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Sean Easey, the ICC senior manager of umpires and referees, highlighted women's progress in cricket and their contributions. "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," said Easey.
"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," added the ICC senior manager of umpires and referees.
Which teams will participate in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup?
A total of 10 teams, drawn into two groups of five, will participate in the ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The defending champions Australia are placed in Group A alongside India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The runners-up of the 2023, South Africa, are in Group B along with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and West Indies.
The tournament will kick off with Bangladesh taking on Scotland on October 3 in Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The final will be held in Dubai on October 20.
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ICC Elite Panel of Match Officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees: Michell Pereira, Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi
ICC Elite Panel of Umpires: Kim Cotton, Lauren Agenbag, Sarah Dambanevana, Anna Harris, Nimali Perera, Vrinda Rathi, Claire Polosak, Sue Redfern, Jacqueline Williams, Eloise Sheridan
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