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.

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• K. T. Francis Cricinfo Profile

I remember he has made a unique dicision in cricket history by calling a batsman to play again, who was declared 'out' and sent to pavaion by him.