Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh): A young lady of the state, Shubhada Bhosle Gaikwad has become India's youngest woman umpire. She is currently officiating in the ongoing Legends League Cricket in Oman.
Gaikwad is born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and she belongs to a family of cricketers. Her brother plays for Vidarbha, her uncle is former Madhya Pradesh Ranji team player and her father is a professional cricket coach.
Gwaikwad is working as sports officer at a government college in Thandla, Jhabua. She has also represented the state in under-14 and under-19 categories.
Notably, there are four women officiating in the tournament, including Gaikwad. The other women umpires hail from South Africa, Pakistan and Hong Kong. Nonetheless, Gaikwad is the youngest among all of them.
State's Higher Education Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and the staff of the college have congratulated Gaikwad on her achievement. The picture of her has gone viral over the internet.
The tournament has started from January 20, Gaikwad has umpired the first match which was played between India Maharaja and Asia Line. Six matches will be played in the tournament. Each team will play two matches with each other after that the final match will be held.
