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Sanjay Hazare

Sanjay Hazare is an Indian cricket umpire. He is associated with officiating in cricket matches in India.

Key facts

Name Sanjay Hazare
Nationality Indian
Field Cricket
Role Umpire

Background

Cricket umpires in India are generally accredited through state cricket associations and the panels maintained by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Match officials at the domestic level officiate fixtures organised by the BCCI such as the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and various age-group and zonal tournaments.

Role of the umpire

An on-field umpire is responsible for adjudicating decisions on the field of play, applying the Laws of Cricket as approved by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) together with the playing conditions specified by the relevant governing body. Duties include ruling on dismissals, monitoring fair play, judging no-balls and wides, and managing the flow of the match in coordination with a colleague at the other end and, where applicable, a third umpire and match referee.

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