Sivasubramaniyan Shankar is an Indian cricketer and cricket umpire. He is associated with domestic cricket in India, having served in both playing and officiating capacities during his career.
| Name | Sivasubramaniyan Shankar |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Roles | Cricketer; Umpire |
Shankar is recorded among Indian cricketers who later transitioned into match officiating. In Indian cricket, it is common for former players with experience in first-class or domestic competitions to move into umpiring roles, often after registering with state cricket associations affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Shankar's career spans two related phases of involvement in the sport:
Individuals such as Shankar form part of the wider ecosystem of Indian domestic cricket, which provides the talent base and officiating pool for higher levels of the game, including Ranji Trophy fixtures and other tournaments organised under the BCCI.