Overview
Sambhu Pan (1919–1987) was an Indian cricket umpire. He is recorded among Indian cricket officials of the twentieth century in public reference databases.
Key Facts
| Name | Sambhu Pan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1919 |
| Died | 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
Background
Pan officiated as a cricket umpire during a period in which Indian domestic cricket was administered through the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its affiliated state associations. Umpires of his era typically progressed from local league cricket to first-class fixtures such as the Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy, the principal domestic competitions of Indian cricket.
Significance
As a match official, Pan formed part of the supporting structure that enabled organised first-class and representative cricket in India through the mid-twentieth century. Umpires of this generation worked under the Laws of Cricket as administered by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and applied through the BCCI's panels.
Related Topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- Cricket in India
- List of Indian cricket umpires
- Laws of Cricket
References
- Wikidata entry: Q16011950