K. T. Francis

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K. T. Francis, full name Kandiah Thirugnansampandapillai Francis (born October 15, 1939, Kegalle, Sri Lanka), is a former cricket umpire. Francis officiated in 25 Tests and 56 One-day Internationals between 1982 and 1999, mostly in his own country. He has since retired.

Francis' first Test as umpire was the one-off Test between Sri Lanka and England in February 1982; this was the first recognised Test match played by Sri Lanka. Three days earlier, Francis made his debut as a one-day international umpire, in a match that also featured the debut of future Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga.

K. T. Francis is married and has two children.