Redfern is first female umpire in County Championship

Sue Redfern

Sue Redfern will become the first woman to stand as an umpire in a men's first-class cricket match in England and Wales next week.

Redfern, who played 21 times for England from 1995-99, has been appointed for the County Championship fixture between Glamorgan and Derbyshire starting Tuesday.

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