For 49-year-old Ilias Shameem, the only referee from Telangana officiating in the on-going Rupay Prime Volleyball League, it is a challenging experience in the shorter format of the game.
“Definitely we have to be extra alert and really quick in taking a call. There is pressure on the players and the referees too because the game is fast-paced,” said Shameem who got his FIVB Referees’ Badge in 2003.
“This is like T20 in cricket, fast, exciting and equally challenging for everyone involved in the PVL,” the former State junior player said.
