Kasturi Ramaswami is an Indian cricket umpire who has officiated in domestic first-class cricket in India. He is recorded in cricket databases among Indian match officials associated with tournaments organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Name | Kasturi Ramaswami |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Associated body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
Background
Umpires officiating in Indian domestic cricket are typically empanelled by the BCCI after a process of examinations, fitness tests and on-field assessment in age-group and lower-tier matches. Empanelled umpires stand in fixtures across the country's principal tournaments, including the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Career
Ramaswami's name appears in records of Indian first-class cricket officials. As with most umpires on the BCCI panel, his duties would have included standing in inter-state and zonal matches and supporting on-field decision-making alongside fellow umpires and match referees.
Significance
Domestic umpires form the backbone of India's first-class cricket structure. Their work in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy directly influences the development pathway of players who progress to international cricket, and consistent officiating at this level is a recognised contribution to the game's administration in India.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- List of Indian cricket umpires
- Duleep Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q16091288