CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -32-year-old Claire Polosak is also the first woman umpire in men’s ODI and first female umpire in domestic men’s game.

Detailed explanation-2: -Janani Narayanan (left), Gayathri Venugopalan (centre) and Vrinda Rathi (right). The three pioneers will now officiate on-field in Ranji Trophy matches this season with the Indian board deciding to draft women umpires in the men’s domestic circuit.

Detailed explanation-3: -When Stephanie Frappart stepped onto the field of Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday, she became the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game to complete a journey that started almost 30 years ago in the outskirts of Paris.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claire Polosak becomes first woman to officiate in a men’s Test in its 144-year history.