Sue Redfern to become first ICC appointed female neutral umpire for a bilateral series
11 months, 1 week ago

Sue Redfern to become first ICC appointed female neutral umpire for a bilateral series

The Hindu  

Sue Redfern will become the first female neutral umpire appointed by the International Cricket Council to work in a bilateral series, having been named for the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship and T20I matches between Australia and South Africa. Redfern’s appointment ensures neutrality while fostering the growth of local female umpires who learn alongside seasoned professionals. The ICC prioritises female umpires for this neutral role, guaranteeing them equal match-day pay and perks as their male counterparts on ICC’s elite panel. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 This merit-based selection system aims to place more female umpires on the international panel in the coming years, in line with the ICC’s strategic vision for greater female presence in cricket.

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Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's cricket
1 year, 1 month ago

Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's cricket

The Hindu  

Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in international women's cricket, the sport's governing body said Tuesday. The International Cricket Council said the “new gender eligibility regulation,” which was approved by board members, had been imposed to protect the integrity of women's cricket and was also made on safety grounds. “The changes to the gender eligibility regulations resulted from …

ICC announces equal match fee for female officials in a landmark decision
1 year, 1 month ago

ICC announces equal match fee for female officials in a landmark decision

India TV News  

The International Cricket Council announced pay parity in the sport for match officials in a landmark decision in the Ahmedabad meeting. The female ICC officials will get equal match fees as to that of their male counterparts irrespective of the fact they are hoisting in men's or women's matches. The ICC release also mentioned the inclusion of a neutral umpire …

NZ vs SL: New Zealand’s Kim Cotton becomes first woman on-field umpire in full-member men’s T20Is
1 year, 8 months ago

NZ vs SL: New Zealand’s Kim Cotton becomes first woman on-field umpire in full-member men’s T20Is

The Hindu  

New Zealand’s Kim Cotton on Wednesday became the first woman on-field umpire in a full-member men’s T20I during New Zealand’s second match against Sri Lanka in Dunedin. Cotton first marked her presence in the men’s game as a TV umpire in 2020 during a tied contest between India and New Zealand in Hamilton. History today for umpire Kim Cotton who …

ICC announces all-women panel of match officials for Women's T20 World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

ICC announces all-women panel of match officials for Women's T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

In a significant first for world cricket, the International Cricket Council on January 27 named an all-women panel of match officials, including the Indian trio of G.S. Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi, and Janani Narayanan, for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. Ms. Rathi and Ms. Janani, who had earlier this month became the first women umpires to officiate …

ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women’s T20 World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women’s T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

In a significant first for world cricket, the ICC on Friday named an all-female panel of match officials, including the Indian trio of GS Lakshmi, Vrinda Rathi and Janani Narayanan, for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. India’s Rathi and Janani, had earlier this month became the first female umpires to officiate in the prestigious Ranji Trophy, …

Women umpires Rathi, Narayanan and Venugopalan make Ranji Trophy debut
1 year, 11 months ago

Women umpires Rathi, Narayanan and Venugopalan make Ranji Trophy debut

The Hindu  

A former scorer, an ex-software engineer and a player, whose career was cut short by injury, scripted history on Tuesday as Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayanan and Gayathri Venugopalan became the first female trio to officiate in the prestigious Ranji Trophy. Hailing from various backgrounds, the trio, already well-respected on the women's circuit, became pioneers courtesy BCCI's decision to draft women …

Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy this season
2 years ago

Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy this season

The Hindu  

By officiating in the Ranji Trophy, three female umpires — Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayan, and Gayathri Venugopalan — are set to break new ground this season. With the Ranji Trophy, beginning December 13, coinciding with the India home series against Australia, the three female officials will get to officiate in only a few matches in the men’s first-class competition. Among …

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi named match referee for final
2 years, 8 months ago

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's GS Lakshmi named match referee for final

Firstpost  

Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men’s ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in the UAE in December 2020. Christchurch: India’s GS Lakshmi, the first woman ever in the ICC international panel of match referees, will be the match referee for the Women’s World Cup final between …

It's a gentleman's world: A deep dive into why there are such few women umpires in cricket
2 years, 10 months ago

It's a gentleman's world: A deep dive into why there are such few women umpires in cricket

Firstpost  

While there is much needed social media outcry on the growth of women’s cricket worldwide, there is no focus on the need for more women in umpiring. Gayathri Venugopalan, one of only three Indian women umpires currently on the BCCI Panel, played university-level cricket, then had a corporate career before giving it up and embarking on a decade-long hard grind …

Female umpires, match referee at Legends League Cricket another step forward for women
2 years, 10 months ago

Female umpires, match referee at Legends League Cricket another step forward for women

The Hindu  

The appeal is loud and confident from the bowlers, the wicketkeeper and the close-in fielders. She is not proud just because she got it right, but also because she, along with four other women, made history at the Legends League Cricket. “The organisers need to be congratulated on their decision to have female umpires for all the matches,” said Shubhda …

India vs Australia, Sydney Test: Claire Polosak becomes first female match official in men's Test match
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia, Sydney Test: Claire Polosak becomes first female match official in men's Test match

The Hindu  

Australia's Claire Polosak became the first female match official in a men's Test match when she took up the fourth umpire's role in the third Test between India and Australia on Thursday. The 32-year-old from New South Wales had, earlier, already earned the distinction of being the first woman on-field umpire in a men's ODI match during ICC's Division 2 …

India vs Australia: Who is Claire Polosak, the 1st woman to officiate in a men's Test?
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Who is Claire Polosak, the 1st woman to officiate in a men's Test?

India Today  

Australia's Claire Polosak made history yet again as se became the first woman umpire to officiate in a men's Test with the start of India vs Australia first Test in Sydney from Thursday. 32-year-old Claire Polosak is also the first woman umpire in men's ODI and first female umpire in domestic men's game. In December 2018, she and colleague Eloise …

India vs Australia: Claire Polosak set to become first female match official in men's Test match
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Claire Polosak set to become first female match official in men's Test match

Firstpost  

Sydney: Australia’s Claire Polosak is set to become the first female match official in a men’s Test match when she takes up the fourth umpire’s role in the third Test between India and Australia starting here from Thursday. The 32-year-old from New South Wales has already earned the distinction of being the first woman on-field umpire in a men’s ODI …

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