Joydeb Roy is an Indian cricket umpire. He is among the match officials associated with domestic cricket in India, with his identity recorded in open knowledge bases as part of the cohort of Indian cricketers and cricket officials.
Key facts
| Name | Joydeb Roy |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Cricket umpires in India typically progress through state association panels before being considered for the panels maintained by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Umpires officiate in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Duleep Trophy and various age-group competitions organised under the BCCI's domestic structure.
Role of umpires in Indian domestic cricket
The BCCI maintains graded panels of umpires, with promotion based on performance assessments, fitness tests and examinations on the Laws of Cricket and the BCCI's playing conditions. Umpires on the senior panel are eligible to stand in first-class matches, while those on higher tiers may be considered for international appointments through the International Cricket Council's panels.
Significance
Match officials such as Joydeb Roy form part of the support structure that enables the running of India's extensive domestic cricket calendar, which spans multiple formats and tournaments through the season.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- List of Indian cricket umpires
- Laws of Cricket