Overview
B. K. Sadashiva is an Indian cricket umpire. He has officiated in domestic cricket matches in India, where umpiring panels are coordinated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Name | B. K. Sadashiva |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Governing body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
Background
Cricket umpires in India typically progress through state association panels before being considered for the BCCI's national panels. The BCCI maintains separate panels for first-class matches and limited-overs domestic competitions, and umpires standing in senior tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy are drawn from these lists.
Career
Sadashiva has stood as an on-field or television umpire in matches recognised within India's domestic cricket structure. Match officials at this level are responsible for the application of the Laws of Cricket together with the playing conditions stipulated by the BCCI for each tournament.
Significance
Domestic umpires form an essential layer of India's cricketing administration, supporting first-class, List A and Twenty20 competitions across the country. Their work underpins the development pipeline that supplies players, officials and standards to international cricket.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- List of Indian cricket umpires
- Laws of Cricket
References
- Wikidata entry: Q17037860