The match officials for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, set to take place in Pakistan from April 9 to 19, have been confirmed. A total of 10 umpires and three match referees will officiate the six-team tournament, where two spots for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup are at stake.
Among the officials are Pakistan’s own Faisal Khan Afridi and Saleema Imtiaz. Saleema, who made history last year as the first Pakistani woman to join an ICC umpiring panel, shared her hopes that her achievement would encourage more women in Pakistan to pursue careers in cricket and umpiring. The panel also includes officials from countries such as Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and the West Indies.
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Ali Naqvi of Pakistan, Shandre Fritz of South Africa, and Trudy Anderson from New Zealand will serve as the match referees for the tournament. The diverse panel reflects the international nature of the event and the importance of fair and expert officiating.
ICC’s Senior Manager for Umpires and Referees, Sean Easey, emphasized the significance of the tournament, stating it will provide the match officials with a prominent platform to showcase their skills and experience at a major international event.
