H. S. Sekhon is an Indian cricket umpire who has officiated in domestic cricket matches in India. Umpires of his standing typically operate within the framework of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which maintains panels of match officials for first-class, List A, and Twenty20 fixtures across the Indian domestic season.
| Name | H. S. Sekhon |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Governing body | Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) |
| Wikidata ID | Q17037871 |
Cricket umpires in India are appointed by the BCCI to officiate in tournaments organised under its aegis. Appointments are typically made after candidates clear the Board's umpiring examinations and are graded into panels based on performance and experience. Umpires progress through state association cricket before being considered for national-level domestic tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
An on-field umpire in Indian domestic cricket is responsible for adjudicating play in accordance with the Laws of Cricket as published by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the playing conditions specified by the BCCI for the relevant tournament. Duties include:
Indian domestic umpires form a core part of the country's first-class cricket structure. Senior officials from the BCCI panel may be considered for inclusion on the International Cricket Council (ICC) panels, which officiate in international fixtures.