Bangladesh's Jesy to officiate in Women's Asia Cup final as on-field umpire
The 33-year-old Jesy, who played three international matches for Bangladesh between 2011 and 2013, is officiating in the high-profile Asia Cup for the first time.
Photo: Shathira Jakir Jessy/Facebook
Former Bangladesh cricketer Shathira Jakir Jesy has been selected as an on-field umpire for the Women's Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday.
The 33-year-old Jesy, who played three international matches for Bangladesh between 2011 and 2013, is officiating in the high-profile Asia Cup for the first time.
Jesy stood in three matches as an on-field umpire and served as the TV umpire in two matches in the tournament.
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"Assalamuwalaikum,hope you all are fine..
I am doing Asia cup final match today on field. Pray for me," she wrote in reply to a message sent by The Business Standard.
She confirmed that she has been chosen for the final because of her performance throughout the tournament, not because she is a neutral umpire.
