CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Three match referees and 10 umpires make up the 13-woman team in what is a landmark moment, and is part of the ICC’s strategic ambition of advancing the involvement and visibility of women in cricket.

Detailed explanation-2: -Women’s cricket is the form of the team sport of cricket when played by women only. It is played at the professional level in multiple countries around the world and 108 national teams participate internationally.

Detailed explanation-3: -One umpire is positioned behind the stumps at the bowler’s end of the pitch and they make decisions on LBW (leg before wicket) appeals, no balls, wides and leg byes. The second umpire stands at square leg and they make decisions on stumpings and run outs. At the end of each over, the umpires change position.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is GS Lakshmi. India’s GS Lakshmi has become the first-ever woman referee to be appointed on the ICC International Panel of Match Referees. Lakshmi’s appointment follows close on the heels of Claire Polosak, who became the first female umpire to stand in a men’s One-Day International.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ICC is the global governing body for cricket. Representing 108 members, the ICC governs and administrates the game and works with our members to grow the sport.