DUBAI=>Female umpires will oversee for the first time in the women's World Twenty20 qualifiers, cricket's leading body declared on Wednesday.
“Experienced New Zealander Kathleen Cross will be joined by Australia's Claire Polosak, West Indies' Jacqueline Williams and England's Sue Redfern for the qualifier" the ICC said in a release.
Only male umpires have overseen the women's game previously.
Eight teams "Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, China, Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, Zimbabwe and Thailand" will fight out for the two available spots in the ICC World Twenty20 in India, which will be played beside the men's event from March 11 to April 3, 2016.
“The trailblazing quartet's selections are a further positive step forward, and also reasserts the ICC's commitment to, the development of the women's game,” said the ICC.
“Each tournament brings something new for women's cricket and this latest development positively shows that the quality of umpiring is getting better and better, as the ability of teams is certainly improving,” Cross remarked.
“To have four female umpires selected for the upcoming ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier in Thailand is a great step forward for the ICC's overarching strategy with Members to increase the representation of women across all aspects of the game,” said Connor.
Chair of the ICC Women's Committee, Clare Connor and Former England captain hailed the decision.
“Huge strides have been taken with regards to the playing profile of women's cricket in recent times, and it is just as important that this momentum is carried into every facet of the sport, including areas such as coaching and officiating.”
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