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ICC Announces First All-Female Officiating Panel for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

by Reet

Modified: September 11, 2025 6:22 PM

In a historic move for women’s cricket, the ICC has announced its first-ever all-female officiating panel for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. This historic lineup features veteran match referees and on-field umpires from across the globe, including Trudy Anderson, GS Lakshmi, Sue Redfern, and a host of talented officials from India, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, and beyond. Marking a major milestone in the push for gender equality in cricket, this all-women panel is set to bring unparalleled expertise and fresh energy to the tournament’s highest stage. Cricket fans across the world can look forward to a seamless blend of experience and passion officiating the biggest matches of the year.

Match Referees & Umpires for Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

Match Referees	Trudy Anderson (New Zealand), Shandre Fritz (South Africa), GS Lakshmi (India), Michell Pereira (Sri Lanka)
On-field & TV Umpires	Sue Redfern (England), Claire Polosak (Australia), Eloise Sheridan (Australia), Candace la Borde (West Indies), Jacqueline Williams (West Indies), Kim Cotton (New Zealand), Sarah Dambanevana (Zimbabwe), Shathira Jakir Jesy (Bangladesh), Kerrin Klaaste (South Africa), Lauren Agenbag (South Africa), N Janani (India), Vrinda Rathi (India), Gayathri Venugopalan (India), Nimali Perera (Sri Lanka)

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Reet is a passionate sports content writer with over 4 years of experience covering cricket, with a special love for the fast-paced excitement of T20 matches. Her insightful articles and match analyses bring the energy of the game to life for fans around the world. Whether it's breaking down player performances or capturing key moments from international tournaments, Reet's writing reflects both expertise and enthusiasm for the sport she loves.

Last updated: 11.09.2025