Amidst tensions between India and Bangladesh over Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release and the T20 World Cup, Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat is officiating an India vs. New Zealand ODI. This comes after Bangladesh banned IPL telecast and requested T20 World Cup fixture relocation due to protests in India concerning attacks on Hindus. Saikat, a seasoned umpire, has officiated numerous international matches.