Jayaraman Madanagopal – Former Cricketer & International Cricket Umpire

Jayaraman Madanagopal – Former Cricketer & International Cricket Umpire

Jayaraman Madanagopal is an Indian former first-class cricketer and an international cricket umpire.

Early Life and Playing Career

Born on November 7, 1974, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Madanagopal was a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. He played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu between 1998/99 and 2003/04. In 33 first-class matches, he scored 1,763 runs at an average of 35.26, including two centuries and a highest score of 199. In List A cricket, he scored 1,189 runs in 37 matches, averaging 45.73.

Transition to Umpiring

After retiring as a player, he pursued umpiring and joined the BCCI panel in 2007. He began officiating in domestic matches and gradually worked his way up to international cricket.

International Umpiring Career

• T20I debut: India vs. New Zealand, Ranchi, 2021
• ODI debut: India vs. South Africa, October 2022
• Selected as an umpire for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

He is a part of the ICC International Panel of Umpires and has officiated in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the IPL.

Umpiring Philosophy

Madanagopal believes in using technology to reduce human errors and emphasizes fitness and continuous learning for umpires.

With a career spanning both playing and officiating, he has made a significant contribution to Indian and international cricket.