Talk:Shiv Mathur

Contested deletion

This article should not be speedily deleted for lack of asserted importance because... candidate is a professional cricketer who is nationally ranked. I'm in the process of writing the page and will update within the next 72 hrs --Jbt154 (talk) 05:29, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

Contested deletion

This article should not be speedily deleted for lack of asserted importance because... (your reason here) --Cricketnerd2026 (talk) 08:44, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

I respectfully oppose the speedy deletion of this Wikipedia page and request that it not be deleted under the speedy deletion criteria. Here are the reasons:

Subject Notability: The subject of this article meets Wikipedia’s notability guidelines, particularly under WP:Notability. There are multiple reliable, third-party sources that provide significant coverage of the subject, which are independent of the subject and not trivial mentions. These sources demonstrate that the subject has received sustained attention and recognition in their field or area.

Reliable Sources Available: The article is or will be supported by verifiable and reliable sources such as reputable news outlets, official sports organizations, and verified statistics. These sources establish the subject’s significance and help ensure the article adheres to Wikipedia’s standards for verifiability.

Not a Test, Vandalism, or Advertising: This article is not a test page, spam, or blatant self-promotion. It has been created with the intention of contributing to the encyclopedia in accordance with Wikipedia’s purpose. It is written in a neutral tone and formatted to match the style of other encyclopedia articles.

Improvement in Progress: If there are concerns about the current content or formatting of the article, I am actively working to improve it. Speedy deletion would not allow the normal editing process to take place, nor give time for other editors to help enhance the page.

Request for Review Instead: If there are doubts about the article’s notability or content, I request that the article be nominated for Articles for Deletion (AfD) instead. This allows a broader community discussion and consensus rather than a unilateral deletion under speedy deletion criteria.

Thank you for considering this request. I am committed to ensuring the page meets Wikipedia’s standards and welcome constructive feedback to improve it.