Female umpires make history in men’s ICC tournament

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Sue Redfern of England and Jacqueline Williams of the West Indies created history on Sunday for their roles in Oman’s 181-run win over Nigeria at ICC WCL Division Five in Jersey. Redfern was one of the two standing umpires, working with Scotland’s Alex Dowdalls, in the game while Williams served as third umpire. It marked the first time that two female umpires have officiated in a men’s ICC tournament match.

Though multiple female umpires have served in …

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