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Former Test umpire David Shepherd dies

Source: BDNews24
Karāchi : Pakistan | 29 days ago  
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David Shepherd, the former England umpire, has died after a long battle with cancer...Shepherd was a renowned international umpire and officiated in 172 ODIs, including three consecutive World Cup finals, and 92 Tests between 1983 and 2005...Shepherd was appointed a first-class umpire in 1981,...
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  • News Source: Sify News | 28 days ago
    Former 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 | 28 days ago
    The 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 | 28 days ago
    From 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...
  • News Source: Telegraph India | 28 days ago
    Shepherd, known to most people as “Shep”, was a West Countryman to his core. Born and brought up in Devon, his work took him around the world, but he was always happiest when back home in Instow, North Devon, where he would help his brother to run...
  • News Source: Hindustan times | 28 days ago
    The ICC today condoled the death of legendary umpire David Shepherd, saying the Englishman was one of the greatest match officials the game has ever produced. Shepherd passed away last night at the age of 68 after battling cancer. He is survived by...
  • News Source: Daily News & Analysis | 28 days ago
    He was a highly respected person in the cricketing fraternity. Anybody could go and approach him easily, whether he was a cricketer or an umpire...I have stood with him in two World Cup matches in 1992 and when Rodney Marsh Academy took on India in a...
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