Rajni Basnet Kalita becomes first referee from Assam to officiate Int’l match
First Published: 29th December, 2023 13:03 IST
With this, she became the first Assamese referee to accomplish the feat
Pround moment from Assam. Rajni Basnet Kalita of Guwahati has created history in sports by becoming the first person from the state to officiate as a match referee at an International cricket match.
Thursday, she took charge as the match referee in the first one day international match between India Women and Australia Women at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
With this, she became the first Assamese referee to accomplish the feat.
This achievement follows her earlier role as one of the match referees during the inaugural Women’s Premier League held in Mumbai.
Her accomplishments in the Women’s Premier League and now on the international stage underscores how necessary it is to nurture talent in cricket officiation.
Rajni Basnet Kalita hails from Guwahati’s Boragaon.
It may be mentioned here that Kalita’s husband, Mukul Kalita is also associated with the cricketing world, who is a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) qualified pitch curater.
Also Read: ULFA to sign peace deal with Centre and Assam Govt today
Also watch:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live BGT: Jasprit Bumrah leads India to historic win in Perth
25th November 2024
Live Holy Dip Turns Tragic, Rlys Safety Officer Swept Away by Lohit River in Arunachal’s Parasuram Kund
25th November 2024
Live Assam: Budget Session of Assembly to be Held in Kokrajhar, Panchayat elections to Conclude by Feb 10: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
25th November 2024
Live Assam’s Tea Tribe’s Jhumur Dance with 7,500 Artistes to Take Centre Stage at Global Investor Summit in 2025
25th November 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Assam: Budget Session of Assembly to be Held in Kokrajhar, Panchayat elections to Conclude by Feb 10: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
He confirmed that either the Budget presentation by the Finance Minister or the Governor’s address will take place in Kokrajhar
25th November 2024Assam’s Tea Tribe’s Jhumur Dance with 7,500 Artistes to Take Centre Stage at Global Investor Summit in 2025
The grand Jhumur dance performance will feature over 7,500 artists, with 32 women and 32 men from each of Assam’s 800+ tea gardens
25th November 2024
Assam Cabinet Rejig on the Cards, A Face from Barak Valley Likely to be in Himanta Cabinet
An MLA from the Barak Valley is likely to be inducted in the Himanta Biswa Sarma Cabinet as early as next month
25th November 2024
The North East Sanstha celebrates Lachit Divas in Delhi
"The new generation should become familiar with the timeless legacy of Mahavir Lachit," said Shankar Das Kalita.
24th November 2024
Assam to Host Advantage 2.0 Summit in February 2025
CM informed that the state delegations will promote the event overseas, and a 'Jhumur' dance performance will highlight Assam's cultural heritage.
24th November 2024