Fact Check: Did Veteran Bangladesh Cricketers Refuse To Play Under Female Umpire?
The Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match between Mohammedan Sporting and Prime Bank on Thursday witnessed a massive controversy over a female umpire officiating in the match, according to a report by The Daily Star. Shathira Jakir Jessy scripted history by becoming the first female umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a DPL match after she was recently added in the ICC development panel. However, the occasion was marred by controversy as team officials from both sides were unhappy with the decision taken by Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) to appoint a female umpire. The incident went viral and players like Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim were criticised for their involvement.