Jessy to debut as fourth umpire in World Cup opener
She will make her debut on the very first day, serving as the fourth umpire in the opening match.
For the first time in Women's World Cup history, every match official will be a woman — and Bangladesh will be part of it.
Sathiara Zakir Jessy, a familiar face in the domestic circuit, has been named to the panel of umpires for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup starting later this month.
She will make her debut on the very first day, serving as the fourth umpire in the opening match.
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It's a landmark moment for Bangladesh cricket, as no Bangladeshi woman has ever officiated at a senior World Cup before.
Jessy will be busy throughout the tournament with nine assignments in total — some on the field, others in the TV box, and some as fourth umpire.
Her schedule kicks off even before the main event, when she officiates the warm-up match between New Zealand and India A in Bengaluru this Thursday. After that, she's set for high-profile fixtures including England vs South Africa on October 3, New Zealand vs South Africa on October 6, England vs Pakistan on October 15, and England vs New Zealand on October 26.
For Jessy, it's a personal milestone. For Bangladesh, it's a sign that cricket is opening new doors — not just for players, but for women across all areas of the game.
