Sudhir Asnani IPL Umpire: Salary, Matches & Finals

Sudhir Asnani IPL Season Earnings

Season	Matches	Estimated earnings
2013	8 on-field · 10 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2012	9 on-field · 9 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2011	6 on-field · 8 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2010	4 on-field · 2 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2009	3 on-field · 4 as TV umpire	Fee not published

Sudhir Asnani IPL Umpiring Record

IPL matches officiated: 6330 on-field · 33 as TV umpire
IPL seasons: 52009–2013
Playoff matches on field
IPL finals
First IPL match: 26 Apr 2009RCB vs DD · Port Elizabeth
Last IPL match: 19 May 2013SRH vs KKR · Hyderabad

About Sudhir Asnani

Sudhir Asnani is an Indian cricket umpire, born on 7 Dec 1960. He made his IPL debut on 26 Apr 2009, standing in Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Daredevils at St George’s Park, and has officiated 63 IPL matches across 5 seasons (2009–2013): 30 as an on-field umpire and 33 as the TV umpire.

How Much Does Sudhir Asnani Earn in the IPL?

Sudhir Asnani’s last IPL season was 2013. The BCCI did not publish umpire fees for the seasons he worked, so this page does not estimate his past earnings. Today, IPL on-field umpires are reported to earn about ₹3 lakh per match (about ₹3.7 lakh for ICC Elite Panel umpires) and TV umpires about ₹2 lakh, and former umpire Anil Chaudhary has said an average umpire earns ₹45–50 lakh over a season.

The BCCI pays umpires per match and does not publish its fee schedule. The fees used here are those reported in the media for IPL 2025, and match counts come from the official scorecards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sudhir Asnani still an IPL umpire?

No. Sudhir Asnani last officiated in the IPL in 2013, after 63 matches across 5 seasons.

How many IPL matches has Sudhir Asnani umpired?

Sudhir Asnani has officiated 63 IPL matches: 30 on the field and 33 as TV umpire, between 2009 and 2013.

Has Sudhir Asnani umpired an IPL final?

Not yet. Sudhir Asnani has not been part of the officiating team for an IPL final.

Which country is Sudhir Asnani from?

Sudhir Asnani is from India.

Last updated November 2, 2026. Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.