Jacqueline Williams became the first female WI umpire

Jacqueline Williams became the first ever female West Indian umpire to officiate in a men’s T20 International between West Indies and England. She also umpired the 2nd T20I between West Indies and England in Grenada.

Jacqueline was pumped as she took the opportunity with West Indies beating England by 10 runs and taking a 2-0 lead in the 5th match of T20I series. Jacqueline said, “It is like a dream come true. It’s a good feeling to be the first but I hope it won’t be the last. I’m truly honoured 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”

West Indies managed to win the ODI series 2-1 and are now in a good place to win the T201 series against them. The West Indian team look to come back stronger as they failed to qualify for the ODI and T20 World Cup for the very first time in their history.

West Indies will play against England at the same venue on December 16th followed by two T20Is in Tarouba which are going to be played on December 20th and 22nd.