SUE Redfern is to become the first female umpire to stand in a men’s firstclass match in England after being asked to stand in the Championship game between Glamorgan and Derby next week. Redfern, who became the first full-time professional female umpire on the ECB list last year, was also the first woman to stand in a Blast match back in June.
Redfern says: “When I started umpiring I had to balance other work commitments with my umpiring, but it is now a career I can solely focus on. I am proud of the steps I have taken and that I am proving that opportunities now exist...