Lauren Agenbag has become the first woman to be promoted to Cricket South Africa’s elite umpires panel.
Former Proteas seamer Mthokozisi Shezi, meanwhile, has been included among CSA’s reserve umpires panel.
“Umpires are central to the game of cricket and we at CSA are fortunate to have an extremely competent group of match officials,” said CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe.
“I would like extend special praise for Lauren Agenbag, who continues to raise her profile and with it fly the flag of all women. Her promotion to the elite panel is a major accomplishment and huge inspiration for all young women out there hoping to pursue a career in cricket. We are really proud of her.
“The story of Mthokozisi Shezi is also a motivating one and will hopefully inspire more retired Proteas and ex-players to pursue a career in umpiring. Their expertise on the field can no doubt contribute towards developing better officials in the future.
“Finally, we would like to wish Shaun George all the best in his retirement. He has no doubt left his mark on the game and we wish him well in the future.”
CSA elite umpires panel
- Allahudien Paleker
- Bongani Jele
- Babalo Gcuma
- Stephen Harris
- Arno Jacobs
- Siphelele Gasa
- Abdoellah Steenkamp
- Mazizi Gampu
- Abongile Soduma
- Brad White
- Dennis Smith
- Philip Vosloo
- Thomas Mokorosi
- Ryan Hendricks
- Lauren Agenbag
CSA reserve umpires panel
- Roger Burne
- Roderick Ellis
- Jannie Erasmus
- Gladman Gaseba
- Marlon Jansen
- Kerrin Klaaste
- Bongani Ntshebe
- Khatso Ntuli
- Andre Olivier
- Jurie Sadler
- Mthokozisi Shezi
- Godwin von Willingh
- Warren Wyngaard
CSA match referees
- Rudi Birkenstock
- Murray Brown
- Shandre Fritz
- Cliffie Isaacs
- Barry Lambson
- Zed Ndamande
- Shaid Wadvallah