In a historical development for female cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed the panel of match officials for the next Women’s World Cup 2025. The tournament, which will be organized jointly by India And Sri Lanka From September 30, he should make history as the very first World Cup of the Women of the ODI to be officially official by women.
Entirely feminine historical panel of civil servants for the 2025 women’s world cup
ICC took a historic headline on the 2025 Women’s World Cup by announcing a panel of fully women’s match officers for the tournament. The mega event will witness women exclusively to matches for the first time in the history of a ODI World Cup for women.
While previous global events such as the Commonwealth 2022 games and the last two women’s women’s world cuts have already presented fully female official panels, this will be a historic moment for the 50 format on the 50. This decision highlights ICC’s engagement to empower women in cricket and to grant greater visibility to female match officials on the global scene.
The decision marks an important step while women continue to break the barriers in sport, on and off the field. By only appointing women in official roles, the ICC has not only recognized the growing basin of talented female referees and arbitrators, but also underlined its intention to bring parity in opportunities.
Experienced activists open the way
Among the referees, several familiar faces are distinguished. Clear Polosak, Jacqueline WilliamsAnd Prosecute Redly Bring a vast international experience and previously officiating male and female matches in the formats. They will be joined by Lauren Agenbag of South Africa and New Zealand Cotton KimBoth officiating in their second female world cup.
The panel also includes promising names like Sarah Dambanevana, Shathira Jakir Jesy, Janani N, Vrinda RathiAnd Eloise Sheridan—The officials that have made their mark in international cricket in recent years. Their presence represents the growing diversity within the official community of women.
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Complete list of matches for the 2025 Women’s World Cup
Match the arbitrators:
- Trudy Anderson
- Shandré Fritz
- GS Lakshmi
- Michell Pereira
Referees:
- Lauren Agenbag
- Candace La Borde
- Cotton Kim
- Sarah Dambanevana
- Shathira Jakir Jesy
- Curry
- Janani n
- Nimali Perera
- Claire Polosak
- Vrinda Rathi
- Sue Redfern
- Eloise Sheridan
- Gayathri Venugopalan
- Jacqueline Williams
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