GS Lakshmi has become the first ever woman to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees. The 51-year-old's appointment comes close on the heels of Claire Polosak becoming the first ever woman umpire to stand in a men's ODI.

"To be selected in the international panel by the ICC is a huge honor for me as it opens up new avenues," Lakshmi said. "I have had a long career as a cricketer in India and also as a Match Referee. I hope to put my experience both as a player and as a match official to good use on the international circuit.

Lakshmi first officiated in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09 and has overseen three women's ODI matches and three women's T20I matches.

GS Lakshmi has become the first ever woman to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees. The 51-year-old's appointment comes close on the heels of Claire Polosak becoming the first ever woman umpire to stand in a men's ODI.

"To be selected in the international panel by the ICC is a huge honor for me as it opens up new avenues," Lakshmi said. "I have had a long career as a cricketer in India and also as a Match Referee. I hope to put my experience both as a player and as a match official to good use on the international circuit.

Lakshmi first officiated in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09 and has overseen three women's ODI matches and three women's T20I matches.