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BCB responds after presence of Bangladeshi umpire in IND-NZ ODI raises eyebrows: 'There is no authority...'

January 11, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a statement regarding the presence of Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat, a Bangladeshi umpire officiating the first ODI between India and New Zealand, amid rising tensions related to the upcoming T20 World Cup. The BCB expressed concerns over safety and has requested the ICC to relocate the T20 World Cup matches from India due to security issues and recent disputes between the boards.

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Credit: Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat, a member of ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires, is the third umpire for the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara.

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Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat officiated as third umpire in IND vs NZ ODI.
BCB raised concerns over security for its players ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The BCB has requested that the ICC move T20 World Cup matches out of India.
Tensions between BCCI and BCB have escalated due to player release issues.
Saikat is in India as a neutral umpire under ICC's official capacity.

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BCB responds after presence of Bangladeshi umpire in IND-NZ ODI raises eyebrows: 'There is no authority...'

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