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Prakash Bhatt debuts as Test match referee in Bangladesh vs West Indies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:38 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Prakash Bhatt debuts as Test match referee in Bangladesh vs West Indies

Summary

Prakash Bhatt made his Test debut as an ICC match referee during the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies on October 28, 2026, in Mirpur, Dhaka. He is the second Indian match referee in Tests, following Javagal Srinath. Selected for the ICC's Emerging panel earlier this year, Bhatt has previously officiated 48 T20Is, six ODIs, and multiple domestic matches since joining the ICC in 2024. His appointment signifies a growing role for Indian officials in international cricket.

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•Prakash Bhatt officiated his first Test match on October 28, 2026.
•He is the second Indian Test match referee after Javagal Srinath.
•Bhatt was appointed to the ICC Emerging panel of referees in 2026.
•He has a background in domestic cricket as a BCCI match referee since 2007.
•Bhatt has officiated in 48 T20Is and six ODIs prior to this Test.

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9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Prakash Bhatt becomes second Indian after Javagal Srinath to be Test match referee

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Prakash Bhatt achieved his Test debut as a ICC match referee during the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies. Bhatt became the second Indian match referee in Tests, following Javagal Srinath. He was selected by the ICC for the new Emerging panel of match referees earlier this year. Bhatt has officiated in numerous international games since joining the ICC in 2024.
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