'Special day' for history-making woman umpire Claire Polosak

Australia's cricket official, Claire Polosak, who previously stood in 15 women's ODIs, admitted she would "sleep well" after her performance in the final between hosts Namibia and Oman at the weekend

Australia's cricket official, Claire Polosak wrote a new chapter in the history book of the gentlemen’s game. She became the first woman ever to stand in a men's ODI as she took the field in the final of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 on Saturday. The 31-year-old, who previously stood in 15 women's ODIs, admitted she would "sleep well" after her performance in the final between hosts Namibia and Oman at the weekend. "It was a special day for everyone and I wanted to do the best I can," said Polosak. "There was a little bit of intensity out there, some argy-bargy between the teams but I nipped it in the bud with a quiet word. "Everyone responded well, there were no issues with player behaviour." Polosak has already stood in 15 women's ODIs, the first one in November 2016 between Australia and South Africa. She has also umpired the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup in 2018 between England and India and four matches at the 2017 Women's World Cup. "I had a couple of big calls," she added of Saturday's game which was won by Namibia by 145 runs. "Big caught behinds, lbws which I was pleased with. You never walk off completely happy but I will sleep well tonight."