Sharfuddoula becomes first Bangladeshi umpire in ICC Elite Panel

Agency :
Bangladesh umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid becomes the first from his country to be named in the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of umpires following the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s annual review and selection process.

Sharfuddoula was elevated from the Emirates ICC International Panel of umpires by a selection panel consisting of ICC General Manager – Cricket, Wasim Khan (Chairman), former player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, retired New Zealand umpire Tony Hill, and Consultant Officiating Expert Mike Riley.

Sharfuddoula, whose assignments include the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups in 2017 and 2021, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2018, said he was excited at his inclusion in the Elite panel.

“It is a great honour to be named on the ICC Elite Panel. To be the first from my country on the panel makes it extra special and I look forward to justifying the faith shown in me. I have had a fair bit of experience over the years and am ready for more challenging assignments,” said Sharfuddoula.

“I would like to thank the ICC and the BCB for backing me and my other colleagues for all their help and guidance.

I would also like to thank my family and friends for standing by and supporting me.”