The Close Call

The Close Call is a group designed to bring officials of all sports together from grass roots to the International arena.

[England and Wales Cricket Board @ECB_cricket]

Sue Redfern will become the first @icc-appointed female neutral umpire to stand in a bilateral series.

Sue has been named for the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship and T20I fixtures between Australia and South Africa.

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

@ENUApplyScience @DuncMasc A huge thank you to both @DuncMasc and Ian for a simply sensational meeting tonight. Truly inspiring on so many levels

[PCA @PCA]

They've served the game superbly at both domestic & international level 👏

The players have voted for Anna Harris & Michael Gough as PCA Umpires of the Year 🏆

#PCAawards

[Her Game Too Cricket @HGTCricket]

Last Thursday, Grace Bambury achieved her goal of officiating a televised game when she was selected as an on-field umpire in The Hundred☝️

Grace kindly spoke with us and, in honour of her taking the field again today, we'd like to share their story with you...

#HerGameToo 🏏

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

@meglaynz @Edgbaston @Gloscricket Congratulations Meg

[Gaston Niyibizi @gaston_niyibizi]

This year's #KwibukaT20I was truly special as the host #Rwanda crowned as the #champions for the first time and it was my pleasure to be a part of PCT in such meaningful tournament.
Special thanks to @RwandaCricket
for the opportunity.

[Sam Hollingshead @Samhollyhead17]

Umpire Available on Saturday 8th April, all day.
Happy to travel - can also offer Oggy as well if required. #Umps @WEPLCricket

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

Congratulations @UmpireKerrie! Welcome to our unique family

[Robert Evans @rob_ev]

@TheCloseCall1 any thoughts on this one?

[@ENUOfficiating @enuofficiating]

Performance Enhancement and Officiating students enjoy excellent insight into use of technology
@Hawkeye_view to assist sports officials by Senior Systems Operator Tom Riley

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

It’s a really interesting point of discussion

[Robert Evans @rob_ev]

@WayneBarnesRef @TheCloseCall1 I love this kind of protocol for officiating. I wish more sports laid out decision making in this way.

[Bristol Cricket Club @BristolCricketC]

Bristol cc 1st XI are on the lookout for a scorer for the upcoming season. Home games at failand, back in the premier league, a chance to watch some great cricket. Any help welcomed. Please DM for details. @WEPLCricket @Gloscricket @GlosCricketFdn @fortune_chris @a_thomas1958

[Lord's Cricket Ground @HomeOfCricket]

🚨TONIGHT 🚨

Sir Andrew Strauss's @MCCOfficial Cowdrey Lecture live from Lord's.

🗣 Joined by @jbairstow21 & @Tammy_Beaumont
⏰ From 18.30
📺 https://t.co/Za9EqiIesn

#LoveLord🚨TONIGHT 🚨

Sir Andrew Strauss's @MCCOfficial Cowdrey Lecture live from Lord's.

🗣 Joined by @jbairstow21 & @Tammy_Beaumont
⏰ From 18.30
📺 https://t.co/Za9EqiIesn

#LoveLord🚨TONIGHT 🚨

Sir Andrew Strauss's @MCCOfficial Cowdrey Lecture live from Lord's.

🗣 Joined by @jbairstow21 & @Tammy_Beaumont
⏰ From 18.30
📺 https://t.co/Za9EqiIesn

#LoveLords

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

Really good point… what are our thoughts?

[Justin Slimm @justinslimm]

Referees need to be in better shape than the players.

I'll stand by that until the day I die.

BUT:

[The Cricketer @TheCricketerMag]

The 13-strong roster has been announced for the 10-team tournament in South Africa, which starts on February 10.

https://t.co/xe5LXvMECK

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

Congratulations Anna! Best of luck

[Anna Harris @a_y_harris]

The secret is out - can’t wait to get going in South Africa 😁🏏

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

Always a place in the game for everyone (Elworthy, 2023)

https://t.co/X4WLzozEkI

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

Smashing glass ceilings all the time! Congratulations @benpeverall

[Ben Peverall @benpeverall]

Thank you! The hard work starts over again, but absolutely buzzing to be able to call this my career, and to be in a position where I can fully dedicate my time and efforts towards being the best official I can be.

[The Close Call @TheCloseCall1]

Congratulations @a_y_harris from us all at @TheCloseCall1

[Anna Harris @a_y_harris]

Very proud and pleased to say I’ve been invited to join the ECB National Panel 😁🏏