Jamshed Patel (1914–1987) was an Indian cricket umpire who officiated in international matches during the mid-twentieth century. He was among a small group of Indian umpires active in the early decades after India's entry into Test cricket.
Key facts
| Full name | Jamshed Patel |
|---|---|
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
Background
Patel belonged to a generation of Indian match officials who came into prominence as domestic cricket in India expanded under the umbrella of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and as Test cricket developed a regular calendar in the country following India's debut in the format in 1932.
Career
Patel served as an on-field umpire in first-class and international cricket in India. Indian umpires of his era typically progressed through the Ranji Trophy and other domestic competitions before being appointed to officiate in Tests played by the India national cricket team at home.
Significance
As one of the umpires of his time, Patel contributed to the institutional development of cricket officiating in India during a period when match officials were drawn exclusively from the host nation, well before the introduction of neutral umpires and the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- India national cricket team
- List of Test cricket umpires
- Ranji Trophy
- Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q16011955