Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi choosed in the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires

Indian female umpires Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi were included in the International Panel of ICC development umpires on Wednesday. With this, India now has three female match officials on the ICC Panel with GS Lakshmi on the international panel of match referees.

The development panel is a selection of the best match officials from different



regions that help in the conduct of international matches.

“Their performances are watched and they have a chance to move up the chain to the international and elite panels with good officiating. They generally officiate in ICC events like the U19 World Cup, Women’s T20 World Cups and several ICC qualifying events,” the BCCI said in a statement released.