Prakash Bhatt becomes second Indian after Javagal Srinath to be Test match referee

Prakash Bhatt achieved his Test debut as a 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.