Habib Choudhury (1916–1968) was an Indian cricket umpire. He is recorded among the cohort of Indian cricket officials of the mid-twentieth century, a period during which domestic competitions such as the Ranji Trophy were establishing the framework of organised first-class cricket in India.
Key facts
| Name | Habib Choudhury |
|---|---|
| Born | 1916 |
| Died | 1968 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
Background
Choudhury's career as an umpire fell within the decades that followed the founding of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 1928 and the inaugural Ranji Trophy season in 1934–35. Indian umpires of this era officiated in domestic first-class fixtures organised on a zonal basis, covering tournaments contested by state and regional associations affiliated to the BCCI.
Significance
As an Indian cricket umpire active in the post-Independence period, Choudhury is part of the broader record of match officials who supported the growth of first-class cricket in India in the years before televised coverage and professional officiating panels became standard.
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References
- Wikidata: Q16006366