Sharfuddoula Makes History as First Bangladeshi Umpire in ICC Elite Panel
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sharfuddoula |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Achievement | First Bangladeshi umpire to be appointed to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires |
| Appointment Authority | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Selection Panel | ICC General Manager - Cricket, Wasim Khan (Chair), Sanjay Manjrekar, Tony Hill, Mike Riley |
| Age | 47 |
| Career Start | International Panel since 2006; First international ODI in 2010 (Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka) |
| Key Milestones | - First Bangladesh umpire in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (2023)- Neutral umpire in Brisbane Test (Australia vs West Indies) |
| Experience | - Men's: 10 Tests, 63 ODIs, 44 T20Is- Women's: 13 ODIs, 28 T20Is- ICC Women's Cricket World Cup (2017, 2022)- ICC Women's T20 World Cup (2018) |
| Statement | "It is a great honor to be named on the ICC Elite Panel." |