David Shepherd, the former England umpire, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.
Shepherd was a renowned international umpire and much respected by the players. He officiated in 172 ODIs, including three consecutive World Cup finals, and 92 Tests between 1983 and 2005.
We will miss his legendary "nelson" antics.
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 c, including three World Cup finals.
He was appointed as a first-class umpire in 1981 and was a popular figure, not only because of his undoubted ability but the manner in which he went about his job.
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