The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named an all-female panel of umpires and match referees for the upcoming Women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. For the first time in history, 14 women umpires and four referees will officiate across 31 matches in the tournament, marking a significant step towards gender equity in cricket.

ICC Chair Jay Shah said, “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.”

He added, “This development goes beyond symbolic value. It is about visibility, opportunity, and the creation of meaningful role models who can inspire future generations. By highlighting excellence in officiating on the global stage, we aim to spark aspiration and reinforce that leadership and impact in cricket know no gender.”

Australian Claire Polosak, Jamaican Jacqueline Williams, and Englishwoman Sue Redfern will feature in their third Women’s World Cup, while Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be appearing for the second time.

The 34-day event will begin at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with hosts India taking on Sri Lanka on Tuesday, September 30.

All-women match officials panel

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