Former Test Umpire David Shepherd dies

[Howsie]

Former Test umpire David Shepherd dies | England Cricket News | Cricinfo.com

RIP, legend of the game imo. David Shepherd will be remembered as fondly for his eccentricities as for the accuracy of his decision-making. While suspicions linger that other officials have striven to become “characters”, the mannerisms of Shepherd were entirely unforced.

 

[Chetan0304]

David Shepherd [1940-2009]

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David Shepherd, the former England umpire, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.

Shepherd was a renowned international umpire and officiated in 172 ODIs, including three consecutive World Cup finals, and 92 Tests between 1983 and 2005.

He was appointed as a first-class umpire in 1981 and the speed of his elevation to the international stage was evidence of his ability and the regard in which he was held His last Test was match between West Indies and Pakistan in Kingston in June 2005 and his final appearance in an ODI was at The Oval in 2005. Shepherd also had a 14-year career at Gloucestershire for whom he played 282 first-class matches.

Former Test umpire David Shepherd dies | England Cricket News | Cricinfo.com



RIP


He was my favorite, best umpire of all time

 

[SaiSrini]

Oh no! David Shepherd no more.... Rest in peace Sir! One of the best ever umpires in the world.

 

[Gary123]

He was my favorite

Mine too.
Really sad to hear this.
RIP

 

[aussie1st]

RIP, I will always remember his foot off the ground for 111.

 

[Chetan0304]

Sad news

 

[drainpipe32]

One of the greats. RIP.

 

[King Cricket]

A sad sad news! He was one legendary umpire.

RIP

 

[Gurjot95]

RIP

I always love to see him in ground. He was great umpire.

 

[Amiya]

One of the best umpire ever imo. RIP sir.

 

[Chetan0304]

Also unique in his action, he was highly respected, a humble person.

 

[srikarr12]

RIP david shepherd

 

[gudduthemaster]

RIP:crying
Really sad to hear this news

 

[Gurjot95]

I was eagerly waiting for him to see in ground from a long time

 

[IanG]

Very sad news for the cricket world. A true gentleman