ICC announce India's GS Lakshmi as match referee for Women's World Cup final
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GS Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men's ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in the UAE in December 2020.
India's GS Lakshmi, the first woman ever in the ICC international panel of match referees, will be the match referee for the Women's World Cup final between England and Australia on Sunday (April 3). Lakshmi also has the distinction of being the first woman match referee in men's ODIs, having stood in the role during the World Cup League 2 in the UAE in December 2020.
The Women's World Cup final at the Hagley Oval will be overseen by four women match officials -- the first such instance in cricket history. Australia and England are set to face off in the final after having outplayed West Indies and South Africa respectively in the semi-finals.
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South Africa's Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton of New Zealand have been named the two on-field umpires, while West Indies' Jacqueline Williams will officiate as the TV umpire. Cotton was the only match official during the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup final between Australia and India at the MCG, having stood as the on-field umpire alongside Ahsan Raza.
