Ex-cricketer turned BCCI-certified Coach and Umpire. Training the next generation at the prestigious JRD Tata Sports Academy — and mentoring aspirants for the BCCI Umpiring Examination.
Karbonn Jharkhand T-20 — Ranchi
Somnath Jha's cricket began on the pitch — a Ranji Trophy player from 1993 to 1997. That competitive foundation became a coaching career now spanning over 25 years, leading academies at JJ Irani, M.S. Dhoni (Ahmedabad), and JSCA, and shaping more than 3,000 young cricketers along the way.
Alongside coaching, he serves on the BCCI Ranji Panel of Umpires — with over 1,000 matches officiated — and mentors the next generation of umpires preparing for the BCCI Umpiring Examination.
The pitch teaches what no classroom can — patience, discipline, razor sharp focus, and the humility to keep learning.Somnath Jha
Whether you're a young cricketer with big dreams or an umpiring aspirant preparing for the BCCI exam, there's a program tailored for you.
Structured mentorship for the BCCI Umpiring Examination. Laws of cricket, on-field signals, match scenarios, and mock tests — led by a Ranji-panel umpire.
On-field umpire training — decision-making, positioning, signalling, and match-day protocol drawn from years on the BCCI panel.
Personalised guidance for young cricketers — technique, match awareness, mental preparation, and career pathway advice.
Encounters and match-days shared with icons of the Indian game.
A few short clips from training and match-day — coaching in motion.
A glimpse into matches officiated, students coached, and milestones along the way.
Self-paced video modules + live mentorship. Live payments via Razorpay will be enabled here shortly.
Laws of cricket, on-field signals, match scenarios, and mock papers — the complete grounding for the BCCI Umpiring Examination.
Complex decisions, on-field positioning, pressure moments, and career pathway to Ranji-panel officiating. For serious aspirants.
A private consultation on your game — technique, mindset, and next steps. Focused, direct, tailored to you.
Secure payments via Razorpay — UPI, cards, netbanking & wallets accepted.
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Whether you're a parent enquiring about junior coaching or an aspirant preparing for the BCCI umpiring exam — I'd love to hear from you.