Former Test umpire David Shepherd dead at 68
Wed, 10,Oct,2009
Former Test match umpire and Gloucestershire cricketer David Shepherd has died from cancer at the age of 68, the Englishman's former county announced Wednesday. Shepherd, widely regarded as one of the best umpires of his generation, stood in 92 Tests and 172 one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals, between 1983-2005. He was perhaps best known to cricket fans around the world for his superstitious habit of standing on one leg when the score reached 'Nelson', England's supposedly 'unlucky' number of 111 or multiples such as 222. "I feel very saddened this has happened," umpiring great Dickie Bird, who stood in many matches alongside his compatriot, told Sky Sports.
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Former Test umpire Shepherd dies
Former umpire David Shepherd has died after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 68. Shepherd officiated in 92 Tests and 172 one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals. Shepherd was famous for his aversion to the 'Nelson' - scores with a multiple of 111 - which made him hop at the crease between deliveries. Born in ...
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By: jonnalagadda3
Popular umpire David Shepherd, renowned for his sound judgement and idiosyncrasy, died of cancer last night. He was 68. Shepherd is survived by his wife Jenny, whom he married last year. One of the most affable umpires of his era, 'Shep' had officiated with distinction in 92 Test matches and 172 One-Day Internationals, including three World Cup ...
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By: prabirghose
Cricket loses one of its most famous and popular personalities – he was David Shepherd, the umpire who succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 68. He retired from active cricket in 2005 after having umpired in 92 test matches and 172 ODIs over a period of 22 years. It was a rare feat by a British player and cannot be equaled soon. His ...
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- News Source: International Herald Tribune | 28 days agoTo recognize most sports people, it is necessary to catch at least a glimpse of face or number. With umpire David Shepherd, who died of cancer at 68, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Wednesday, all you needed was the silhouette. Nobody else...
- News Source: Sify News | 29 days agoFormer Australia leg spinner Shane Warne led the tributes for late Test and one-day umpire David Shepherd, who died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 68. "He was an absolute beauty and the world will miss him. I remember sitting up for four hours...
- News Source: The Independent | 29 days agoThe manner in which he conducted himself was the principle reason why "Shep" was so well respected. Players want umpires to get decisions correct, and for many years Shepherd was as good as any – but players also want to have an enjoyable and...
- News Source: The Independent | 29 days agoFrom primary school in Instow, Shepherd moved on to Barnstaple Grammar School – and lost his first (and unlikely) nickname: "Titch". "I don't suppose I did so badly, considering that my mind was constantly on cricket," he recalled when writing his...
- Blog Source: www.vamban.comLondon, Oct 28 - Former England umpire David Shepherd died after a long battle with cancer. He was 68. Shepherd, a legendary international umpire, stood in.
- Blog Source: www.abforum.orgFormer Test match umpire and Gloucestershire cricketer David Shepherd has died from cancer at the age of 68, the Englishman's former county announced.
- Blog Source: tube4ever.comLondon, Oct 28 (IANS) Former England umpire David Shepherd died after a long battle with cancer. He was 68. Shepherd, a legendary international umpire, stood in 172 ODIs, three consecutive World Cup finals, and 92 Test matches from 1983 ...
- Blog Source: www.bollyadda.comDavid Robert Shepherd MBE (born 27 December 1940 in Bideford, Devon, England, now living in Instow, near Bideford) is one of the cricket world's best-known umpires. He stood in 92 Test matches, the last of them in June 2005, ...
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