Tanmay Srivastava, a key player in India’s victorious 2008 U-19 World Cup team, has been announced as an umpire for IPL 2025. Srivastava, who played a crucial knock in the World Cup final, will now officiate in one of the world’s biggest cricket leagues. This announcement comes after his transition from a professional cricketer to an umpire.

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• Tanmay Srivastava, member of India’s 2008 U-19 World Cup-winning team, will be an umpire for IPL 2025.
• He played a key role in the final against South Africa, scoring 46 runs, which was the highest in India’s total of 159 runs.
• India won the final by 12 runs in a rain-shortened 25-over match, with bowlers restricting South Africa to 103/8.
• Srivastava retired from professional cricket nearly five years ago and has since been officiating in domestic cricket.
• The BCCI appointed Srivastava as an umpire for IPL 2025, with the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) announcing it.
• UPCA praised Srivastava’s new role, stating, “A true player never leaves the field—just changes the game.”
• Srivastava previously played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2008 and 2009, appearing in seven IPL matches.
• Despite limited IPL success, he amassed 4,918 runs in 90 first-class matches in his domestic career.
• IPL 2025 will begin on March 22, with Virat Kohli, Srivastava’s U-19 captain, leading Royal Challengers Bangalore against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match.
• Srivastava’s appointment as an umpire marks a significant transition from his playing career to officiating.