International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC) announced on 17 January that seven female neutral umpires will officiate in the ICC Women’s Championship Series with match-day pay equal to that of umpires on the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

Sue Redfern will become the first female neutral umpire appointed by the ICC to officiate in a bilateral series when she takes the field as a match official in the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship and T20I matches between Australia and South Africa.

ICC gave a big opportunity to Sue Redfern

Sue Redfern’s appointment follows the ICC’s decision to appoint a neutral umpire for all ICC Women’s Championship series as well as any T20I matches scheduled alongside them, promoting the long-term development of female umpires. Can go.

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Meanwhile, the ICC has decided to give priority to ICC women officials for the role of neutral umpires in the Women’s Championship Series. Female neutral umpires will be selected on merit and a number of them will join the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires in the coming years, in line with the ICC’s strategic ambition to advance the participation and visibility of women both on and off the field. Is part of.

‘I hope for more such appointments in future’

Sue Redfern feels her appointment will provide momentum to female match officials and promote their development. Redfearn said: “It is an honor for me to be named by the ICC as its first official female neutral umpire and I am very excited about the upcoming series between Australia and South Africa. I would like to thank the ICC and ECB for their support over the years and I look forward to many similar appointments going forward.”