MUSCAT: When Oman and Namibia are face against each other in the World Cricket League Division 2 final, Australia’s Claire Polosak will make history as she will become the first female umpire to stand in a men’s ODI.
Polosak was also the first woman to stand in an Australian men’s domestic fixture in 2017 during the JLT Cup.
“I am thrilled to be the first woman to stand in a men’s ODI and how far I have come as an umpire,” Polosak said.
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“It really is important to promote women umpires and there’s no reason why females can’t umpire in cricket. It’s about breaking down barriers, creating awareness so more females can come into the role.”
Adrian Griffith, the ICC senior manager of umpires and referees, said: “Congratulations to Claire for this fantastic achievement of becoming the first woman umpire to stand in a men’s one-day international. It is one thoroughly deserved and a result of her hard work and perseverance. She is a role model for women who want to get into officiating and proves how successful they can be once they are on the right path and get the opportunities.”
Polosak has previously stood in 15 women’s ODIs since 2016 and also umpired the semi-final of last year’s World T20 between England and India.
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