Claire Polosak will make history in Australia’s domestic one-day competition when she becomes the first female to officiate as a third umpire in a List A Australian match.
Polosak, who began her officiating career in men’s Sydney grade cricket and has also stood in matches in the Women’s National Cricket League, was appointed as Cricket Australia’s Female Project Panel umpire in the 2014-15 season.
Having impressed in that role, the 27-year-old high school science teacher has been selected on the list of umpires for the Matador Cup, which begins on 5 October.
“When I started umpiring at 15 I really didn’t think I’d have the opportunities that have already been presented to me at 27,” said Polosak, whose first assignment will be the Queensland v Cricket Australia XI match on 19 October at Drummoyne Oval.
“I’m really looking forward to working more with the national panel guys, and the opportunities and challenges that will come with that, and working hard to make sure I’m better the next game that I go out for – whether that’s as third umpire or out in the middle.”
