Anil Dandekar is an Indian cricket umpire who has officiated in domestic cricket matches in India. Cricket umpires in India are typically empanelled through the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and stand in fixtures organised under its competition structure, including first-class, List A and Twenty20 tournaments.
| Name | Anil Dandekar |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Governing body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
Umpires officiating in Indian domestic cricket usually progress through state cricket association panels before being considered for the BCCI panel of umpires. Selection involves written examinations, fitness assessments and on-field evaluations conducted under the BCCI's umpiring programme.
Dandekar has officiated in matches recognised in domestic cricket records. The principal first-class and limited-overs competitions in which Indian umpires stand include the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy, the Irani Cup, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Match officials such as Dandekar form part of the broader ecosystem of Indian cricket administration, supporting the conduct of fixtures across the country at age-group, state and national levels.