Jacqueline Williams became the first female umpire from the West Indies to stand in a men’s T20 International featuring two Full Member teams. The 47-year-old Williams stood in the middle during the second T20I between West Indies and England at the Grenada National Stadium on Thursday.
She was joined on field by experienced Umpire Gregory Brathwaite, while Leslie Reifer Jr acted in the capacity of the television umpire. The fourth umpire for the match was Patrick Gustard with Sir Richie Richardson, the former West Indies captain, as the Match Referee.
“It is like a dream come true. It’s a good feeling to be the first, but I hope I won’t be the last,” Williams told CWI Media. “I’m truly honored to be given this amazing opportunity, and I want to make sure I give my best when I take the field on Thursday. It is obvious that, from what I have done so far in my career, this would be a testimony to my work,” she added.
