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Prakash Bhatt Becomes Second Indian Test Match Referee After Javagal Srinath
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What Happened?
Prakash Bhatt made his Test match debut as a referee in Dhaka during the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies, becoming only the second Indian to hold this position.
Key points
- Prakash Bhatt officiated in his first Test match on October 28, 2026.
- He is the second Indian match referee in Test history, following Javagal Srinath.
- Bhatt was selected for the ICC's Emerging panel in April 2026.
- He has officiated in 48 T20Is, six ODIs, and various domestic matches.
- Bhatt has been a BCCI match referee since the 2007-2008 season.
Key insights
- Bhatt's role may encourage more Indian officials to pursue international positions.
- His experience in domestic cricket could enhance the quality of officiating in international matches.
- The ICC's Emerging panel aims to diversify match officiating at the international level.
Why it matters
Bhatt's appointment as a Test match referee highlights the growing recognition of Indian officials in international cricket.
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Prakash Bhatt· PersonJavagal Srinath· PersonBangladesh· CountryWest Indies· CountryICC· OrganizationBCCI· Organization
Source
Times of India
