The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on September 24 a panel of 10 umpires and three match referees for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE and Bangladesh. Claire Polosak, who has officiated in four previous Women’s T20 World Cups, is the most experienced umpire in the group. Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams will also return for their fourth tournament, having officiated the final between Australia and South Africa in the last edition. Sue Redfern, who was the TV umpire in the previous final, will be attending the championship for the fourth time. Zimbabwe's Sarah Dambanevana will be officiating at the Women's T20 World Cup for the first time as an umpire. ICC Senior Manager-Umpires and Referees, Sean Easey, said: “The ICC is proud to be contributing to the advancement of women in our sport. To be announcing this all-female lineup of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is wonderful. “This group, selected as the most deserving umpires for this event following their recent form in bilateral and other cricket, are some of the very best from around the world. “We are confident that they will do a great job at this event. I wish them the best of luck as they oversee the world’s top women’s cricketers in what will be an exciting tournament for all involved.” Ten teams will compete in this women's Twenty20 World Cup edition, battling it out for the trophy in 23 matches. The tournament will get underway on 3 October when Bangladesh takes on Scotland in Sharjah. The Indian team starts its campaign on 4 October with a match against New Zealand in Dubai and will to take on Pakistan at the same venue on 6 October. The teams, before the tournament commences, will engage in two warm-up matches, to be played on September 28. List of ICC Elite Panel for Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Umpires Lauren Agenbag, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Anna Harris, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Jacquiline Williams. Match Referees Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michell Pereira. Also Read | Records Ravichandran Ashwin Could Break During India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test