The International Cricket Council (ICC) has achieved a historic milestone by appointing an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women’s World Cup. This landmark decision marks the first time in the tournament’s history that every on-field umpire, match referee, and television official will be a woman.

The ICC announced the groundbreaking move as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting gender equality in cricket. The selected officials include some of the most experienced and respected women in international cricket officiating, representing multiple cricket-playing nations across the globe.

This historic appointment comes as women’s cricket continues to grow in popularity and professionalism worldwide. The all-female panel will oversee all matches throughout the tournament, setting a new standard for gender representation in international sports officiating and creating new role models for aspiring female officials in cricket-playing nations.

Source: Based on reporting from The Daily Star