Lakshmi Among Officials For Women’s WC

Dubai, Feb 22: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday named match officials for the Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.

G S Lakshmi is the only Indian in the 15 match officials. As many as eight women have been selected as match officials. A total of 12 umpires and three match referees are included.

Former South Africa all-rounder Shandré Fritz will take control of the tournament opener between New Zealand and the West Indies on March 4.

Jamaican Jacquline Williams and Afghanistan’s Ahmad Shah Pakteen will be in charge of the match between Australia and England on March 5.

Australian umpire Claire Polosak will team up with former Test quick Paul Wilson on March 7 for New Zealand’s clash with Bangladesh in Dunedin.

Match Referees: Gary Baxter, G S Lakshmi, Shandré Fritz. Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Kim Cotton, Ahmad Shah Pakteen, Ruchira Palliyaguruge, Claire Polosak, Suzanne Redfern, Langton Rusere, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, Eloise Sheridan, Alexander Wharf, Jacqueline Williams, Paul Wilson.