Anna Yolanda Harris: Youngest International Cricket Umpire

Anna Yolanda Harris is a prominent English cricket umpire, born on October 15, 1998. She began her umpiring career at the young age of 17 in 2017, and her rapid rise in the field has made her a trailblazer for women in cricket officiating.

Born: October 15, 1998, High Wycombe

Batting Style: Right hand Bat

Other: Umpire

Career Highlights:

• Youngest International Umpire: In 2021, at the age of 22, Harris became the youngest umpire to officiate in an international match during an ODI between England and New Zealand ​
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• T20 World Cup: In 2023, she was selected for the all-female umpiring panel for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, where she officiated the opening match between Sri Lanka and South Africa
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• ECB Premier League: She was part of the first all-women umpiring duo in the ECB Premier League alongside Yvonne Dolphin-Cooper​
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Education & Personal Life:

Harris is also pursuing a medical degree at Cardiff University and worked as a healthcare support worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her ability to balance both her medical studies and her umpiring career highlights her commitment and versatility​

Her success has helped to further normalize the presence of women in cricket umpiring roles, and she is seen as a role model for young aspiring umpires globally.