M. G. Vijayasarathi (1906–1979) was an Indian cricket umpire active in the mid-twentieth century. He officiated in domestic first-class matches in India during a formative period for the country's cricket administration.
| Full name | M. G. Vijayasarathi |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Era | Mid-20th century |
Vijayasarathi belonged to a generation of Indian umpires who served domestic cricket in the decades surrounding India's independence in 1947. During this period, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), founded in 1928, was developing its panel of umpires to officiate in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, which had been instituted in 1934.
He stood as an umpire in first-class cricket matches in India. Indian umpires of his era typically officiated in matches organised under the Ranji Trophy and other domestic competitions conducted by state and regional cricket associations affiliated to the BCCI.
Umpires such as Vijayasarathi contributed to the institutional growth of Indian cricket by supporting the conduct of competitive domestic fixtures in the years before televised coverage and professional match officiating became widespread. Their work formed the operational backbone of the early Ranji Trophy era.