K. N. Raghavan is an Indian cricket umpire who has officiated in domestic matches organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is also known in public life in Kerala for his career in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and for his writings on cricket and history.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | K. N. Raghavan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Cricket umpire; civil servant (IRS) |
| Sport | Cricket |
| State association | Kerala |
| Governing body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
Background
Raghavan is associated with Kerala and has combined his career in the Indian Revenue Service with officiating in cricket. Officers and professionals taking up umpiring on the BCCI panels is a common pattern in Indian first-class cricket, where umpires are typically drawn from state associations after passing BCCI examinations.
Cricket umpiring
Raghavan has stood as an on-field umpire in matches organised under the BCCI's domestic structure. Indian umpires of his standing typically officiate in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and age-group competitions, after empanelment by the BCCI.
Other work
Outside the field, Raghavan is known as an author who has written on cricket history and on broader historical themes, contributing commentary and articles in Indian publications.
Significance
Raghavan represents the cohort of Indian domestic umpires who sustain the country's first-class and limited-overs cricket calendar. Their work in the Ranji Trophy and allied tournaments forms the base of the umpiring pipeline that feeds the BCCI's elite panel and, eventually, the International Cricket Council (ICC) panels.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- Kerala Cricket Association
- List of Indian cricket umpires
- Indian Revenue Service
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16980165