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[Saba Sports News] Raman Subba Row, the former England cricketer and ICC match referee, has died at the age of 92. Subba Row’s illustrious career included officiating 41 Tests and 119 ODIs from 1992 to 2001.
As a left-handed batsman, he represented England in 13 Tests between 1958 and 1961, scoring 984 runs at an average of 46.85, which included three centuries. He also played 260 first-class matches for Surrey and Northamptonshire, amassing 14,182 runs and achieving a high score of 300, alongside taking 87 wickets.
Post-retirement, Subba Row ventured into business with a public relations firm but continued his involvement in cricket. He managed the England team during their 1981 tour of India and Sri Lanka and later served as chairman of the Test and County Cricket Board (TCCB) from 1985 to 1990, a body that preceded the current England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
ECB Chair Richard Thompson expressed deep sorrow over Subba Row’s death, praising his significant contributions to cricket as a player, official, administrator, and chair. Wasim Khan, ICC general manager, also extended condolences, noting Subba Row’s respected status and pioneering role as one of the first ICC Match Referees.
“We are extremely saddened to hear of Raman’s passing. He was a great cricket man and his remarkable cricket career saw success both on and off the field – as a player, official, administrator and Chair of both Surrey and the Test & County Cricket Board. Our sport owes him an enormous debt of gratitude, and on behalf of the ECB, we would like to send our sincere condolences to Raman’s friends and family at this sad time,” ECB Chair Richard Thompson shared.