Three match referees and 10 umpires will form the 13-strong team, with England's Anna Harris due to make her major ICC event debut as the youngest of the panel at just 24-years-old. Sue Redfern is the other English umpire to be named, while Australian Claire Polosak has continued her record of having officiated at every Women's World Cup since 2016. "We are thrilled to announce this panel of match officials for the Women's T20 World Cup," ICC general manager Wasim Khan said.
Three match referees and 10 umpires will form the 13-strong team.
In his new role, Lara - who scored almost 12,000 runs across 131 Test matches as well as playing 299 one-day internationals - will support the various head coaches across all formats in providing players with tactical advice and improving their game sense. The 53-year-old will also work closely with West Indies director of cricket Jimmy Adams on strategic planning for World Cup tournaments. "Having spent time with the players and coaches in Australia and in discussions with CWI (Cricket West Indies), I really believe that I can help the players with their mental approach to the game and with their tactics to be more successful," Lara said.