Overview
Piloo Reporter is an Indian cricket umpire. He has stood in matches in the Indian domestic cricket circuit and is associated with the generation of Indian umpires who officiated in the latter decades of the twentieth century.
Key facts
| Name | Piloo Reporter |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Cricket umpiring in India is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which maintains panels of umpires for first-class fixtures, limited-overs domestic competitions and international matches staged in India. Umpires from India have also officiated in international fixtures under the auspices of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Career
Reporter served as a match official in cricket matches involving Indian teams. Indian umpires of his era typically progressed from local association cricket to the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy and other domestic tournaments, with senior umpires also being appointed to international fixtures.
Significance
Umpires such as Piloo Reporter form part of the officiating tradition in Indian cricket, supporting the conduct of matches at domestic and international levels before the widespread use of the Decision Review System and the ICC Elite Panel structure introduced in the early 2000s.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Cricket in India
- List of Indian cricket umpires
- Ranji Trophy
- International Cricket Council
- Umpire (cricket)
References
- Wikidata entity: Q7194307