Sharafuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat Named in ICC 2025 Champions Trophy Officials Panel

Sharafuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat, one of Bangladesh's top umpires, has been selected for the official panel for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The prestigious tournament, to be held in Pakistan and Dubai, will feature Saikat as part of the 12-member umpire panel announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

In a press release today, the ICC revealed the list of match officials for the tournament, which includes 12 umpires and 3 match referees. Notably, there were no Indian umpires in the official panel, a significant development that caught attention.

Sharafuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat has already made a mark in the cricketing world, having officiated in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India, and now his selection for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is a recognition of his consistent performance and expertise.

This will be a significant opportunity for Saikat to showcase his umpiring skills at one of the most important tournaments in the cricket calendar. The list of officials also highlights the global representation of the game's best umpires and referees, ensuring that the competition will be officiated at the highest level of professionalism.