Bangladeshi Umpire Saikat Officiates IND vs NZ Series Amidst BCB's Security Concerns

• Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat is officiating in the India vs New Zealand ODI series, despite BCB's security concerns for its players in India.
• BCB clarified that Saikat is an ICC-contracted umpire, and they have no involvement in his assignments.
• Sharfuddoula Saikat, born October 16, 1976, in Dhaka, is an experienced umpire with over 250 international matches.
• He has officiated in 32 Tests, 119 ODIs, 75 T20 Internationals, 17 Women's ODIs, and 28 Women's T20s.
• ICC is unlikely to accept Bangladesh's demand to change T20 World Cup venues in India, citing a 'low' security threat assessment.

Why It Matters: Bangladeshi umpire Saikat's presence in India highlights a disconnect with BCB's security concerns.