ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Trailblazing All-Female Officiating Group Unveiled
The ICC has revealed an all-female panel for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, continuing the trend for the third consecutive event. The tournament will feature 14 umpires and four match referees, including new and veteran officials, to oversee matches in England and Wales starting June 12.
In a pivotal step for gender representation in sports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed an all-female panel of match officials for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This marks the third consecutive edition demonstrating such commitment.
Four officials, including Candace La Borde, Gayathri Venugopalan, will debut this year, while nine from the 2024 panel have been retained. Australian umpire Claire Polosak, revered for her experience, is gearing up for her sixth World Cup, alongside Jacquline Williams and Kim Cotton, each marking their fifth appearances.
Returning match referees Shandre Fritz, GS Lakshmi, and Michell Pereira will team up with New Zealand's Trudy Anderson. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta hailed the panel's formation as a reflection of progress and a harbinger of elevated officiating standards ahead of the world's largest women's sporting event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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