M. M. Naidu (1911–1991) was an Indian cricket umpire. He is recorded among Indian cricket officials of the mid-twentieth century, a period when domestic first-class cricket in India was administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and competitions such as the Ranji Trophy formed the backbone of the Indian cricket calendar.
| Name | M. M. Naidu |
|---|---|
| Born | 1911 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
| Era | 20th century |
Cricket umpiring in India during Naidu's lifetime developed alongside the formal organisation of the domestic game. The Ranji Trophy, instituted in 1934, and other inter-state and zonal tournaments required a growing pool of trained umpires drawn from associations affiliated to the BCCI. Officials of Naidu's generation typically rose through state association cricket before being considered for higher-level matches.
Umpires such as M. M. Naidu form part of the supporting framework that allowed first-class cricket in India to function and expand during the decades following independence. While individual umpires often receive less public attention than players, their work was essential to the credibility of domestic competitions that produced India's Test cricketers.