Bermudian cricket umpire Precious Smith is officiating at the International Cricket Council Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy.

Smith is one of the umpires for the second edition of the event, which runs from today until November 25 in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, with matches split between Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground and Seven Districts Sports Club.

Five ICC Full Members — Ireland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe — are joined by the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand and UAE in the battle for the title.

Smith got the tournament started this morning at Karwan SC in the company of Bangladeshi official Champa Chakma for Sri Lanka’s ten-wicket defeat of Ireland.

It is the third international appointment for the 30-year-old, who in May was named on the ICC Development Panel A Umpires list for the period 2026-2028.

She made her international debut on home turf when Bermuda hosted the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in June. The Bermudian was also one of the umpires at the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier, held in Cayman Islands from August 7 to 17.

Mark McCormack, president of the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association, hailed Smith’s selection and backed her to make Bermuda proud on the international stage.

“We at the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association are delighted to congratulate Precious Smith on her outstanding appointment to the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in the UAE,” McCormack said.

“This is a proud moment for the BCUA and Bermuda cricket, and a testament to Precious’s dedication, professionalism and continued development as an umpire.

“On behalf of the association, we wish her every success at the tournament. We are confident she will represent Bermuda with distinction.”

Meanwhile, before she departed for the UAE, Smith was one of the facilitators at the BCUA development workshop, held under the auspices of the West Indies Cricket Umpires Association.

Peter Nero, chairman of the WICUA training and examination committee, took the umpires through core aspects of match officiating.

“The WICUA-BCUA Umpire Development Workshop was held from November 6 to 8, with ICC coach and tutor Peter Nero leading participants through key areas of umpiring.

“The programme covered 73 changes to the Laws of Cricket, the Decision Review System, review procedures and television-related umpiring duties.

“The workshop also included collaborative, practical activities designed to strengthen participants’ communication, decision-making and teamwork.

“The BCUA expresses its appreciation to Peter Nero and everyone who took part. We note that continued development is essential to supporting better umpires and stronger cricket in Bermuda.”