Prakash Bhatt – Former Saurashtra Cricketer & Cricket Match Referee

Explore the biography of Prakash Bhatt, a former Saurashtra cricketer and current cricket match referee. Learn about his playing career, stats,

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Prakash Bhatt – Former Saurashtra Cricketer & Cricket Match Referee
Prakash Bhatt – Former Saurashtra Cricketer & Cricket Match Referee

Prakash Bhatt – Former Saurashtra Cricketer & Cricket Match Referee

Prakash Bhatt is a former Indian cricketer and a respected cricket umpire and referee.

Playing Career

  • Played for Saurashtra in domestic cricket between 1994 and 2005.
  • Right-handed batsman who played 51 first-class matches, scoring 3,183 runs at an average of 39.29, with seven centuries and a highest score of 180.
  • Featured in 38 List A matches, scoring 1,007 runs at an average of 33.56.

Transition to Umpiring and Officiating

  • Became an umpire and referee after retiring from playing.
  • Has officiated in 65 first-class matches, 77 List A games, and 146 T20s.
  • Served as a match referee in 14 T20 Internationals, 3 Women's ODIs, and 4 Women's T20Is.

Contributions to Cricket

With experience as both a player and an official, Prakash Bhatt has made a significant impact on Indian domestic and international cricket.