Ashley Mehrotra was born on 29 November 1969 in Kanpur, India, before later making New Zealand his home. He is an official who has spent years working at the highest domestic levels in his adopted country. He has stood in matches in the Plunket Shield, New Zealand's premier first-class cricket competition, establishing himself as a reliable decision-maker on the local circuit.
Mehrotra transitioned his skills to the international stage, where he has officiated across multiple white-ball formats. He has stood in seven men's One Day Internationals and six men's Twenty20 Internationals. His presence in these matches highlights his capability in handling the pressure of the international game.
His officiating career also includes a significant amount of work in the women's international arena. Between 2015 and 2021, Mehrotra stood in seven Women's One Day Internationals. He also officiated six Women's Twenty20 Internationals during a period stretching from 2014 to 2021.