Gautam Shome Sr. is an Indian first-class cricketer. He is recorded in cricket databases as a player active in the Indian domestic circuit, and the suffix "Sr." is used to distinguish him from a later cricketer of the same name in the same family lineage.
Key facts
| Name | Gautam Shome Sr. |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | First-class cricket (Indian domestic) |
Background
Shome belongs to the pool of cricketers who have represented sides in India's domestic competitions, which are organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The principal first-class tournament in India is the Ranji Trophy, contested by state and regional associations.
Significance
The "Sr." designation is notable because Indian cricket records distinguish him from Gautam Shome Jr., a later first-class cricketer. Such suffixes are commonly used in cricket statistics to avoid confusion between players sharing a name across generations.
Related topics
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entry: Q23772438