Overview
Raman Sharma (1945–1999) was an Indian cricket umpire. He officiated in domestic cricket matches in India during the latter part of the twentieth century.
Key facts
| Name | Raman Sharma |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 |
| Died | 1999 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
Background
Cricket umpiring in India is administered through panels maintained by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which appoints officials to stand in first-class matches such as those of the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy, and other domestic competitions. Umpires typically progress through state association panels before being elevated to the BCCI's national panel.
Career
Sharma worked as a match official within the Indian domestic cricket structure. His career spanned a period in which Indian cricket saw the consolidation of professional umpiring standards and the growing importance of domestic tournaments as feeders to the national side.
Significance
Match officials such as Sharma form an essential, if often understated, part of the cricketing ecosystem, ensuring that domestic fixtures are conducted under uniform standards laid down by the BCCI and aligned with the Laws of Cricket maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- List of Indian cricket umpires
- Cricket in India
- Laws of Cricket
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16014504