Jose Kurishinkal is an Indian cricket umpire. He has officiated in domestic cricket matches in India, where umpires are typically appointed through the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) panel system that oversees first-class, List A and Twenty20 fixtures.
| Name | Jose Kurishinkal |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Wikidata ID | Q16980025 |
Cricket umpires in India usually progress through state association panels before being considered for the BCCI's national umpiring panels. Officials at this level are responsible for adjudicating matches in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and various age-group and zonal competitions organised under the BCCI's domestic structure.
Kurishinkal's career as an umpire is documented within the Indian domestic cricket circuit. Match officials in this role work alongside fellow on-field umpires, third umpires, match referees and scorers, ensuring that play is conducted in accordance with the Laws of Cricket as maintained by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the playing conditions set by the BCCI and the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Domestic umpires form the backbone of the Indian cricket ecosystem, providing officiating support for the extensive calendar of men's, women's and junior matches conducted across the country. Their work underpins the selection pathways that lead to international cricket.