S. N. Hanumantha Rao (1929–2013) was an Indian cricket umpire. He is recorded among Indian match officials of the twentieth century, a period in which Indian umpiring developed alongside the country's growing presence in domestic and international cricket.
| Name | S. N. Hanumantha Rao |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 |
| Died | 2013 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
Cricket umpiring in India during the mid-twentieth century was administered through state cricket associations affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Umpires of this era typically officiated in domestic competitions such as the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy, and other first-class fixtures, with selected umpires later being appointed to international matches.
As a member of the generation of Indian umpires active in the post-Independence decades, Hanumantha Rao belongs to the broader history of match officiating in Indian cricket, a discipline that supported the structural growth of the domestic game.