Cape Town, Aug 12 (Ians) Tributes continue to pour in for iconic elite panel umpire Rudi Koertzen, who passed away on August 9 in a car accident in Riversdale, South Africa.
The South African officiated in 331 matches, the second highest by any umpire in international cricket, in a career spanning more than 20 years. He was appointed as a full-time Icc umpire in 1997 and was one of the first members of the Emirates Elite Panel of Umpires.
Australian umpire Rod Tucker said Koertzen’s no-nonsense manner was something all players and colleagues respected.
“Rudi was an iconic elite panel umpire. He was such a strong figure on and off the field. His no-nonsense manner was enjoyed by the players and his colleagues. My first Test on field was with Rudi in New Zealand, and he helped make it an easier experience. In umpiring, we say that some colleagues make you feel safe. In other words,...
The South African officiated in 331 matches, the second highest by any umpire in international cricket, in a career spanning more than 20 years. He was appointed as a full-time Icc umpire in 1997 and was one of the first members of the Emirates Elite Panel of Umpires.
Australian umpire Rod Tucker said Koertzen’s no-nonsense manner was something all players and colleagues respected.
“Rudi was an iconic elite panel umpire. He was such a strong figure on and off the field. His no-nonsense manner was enjoyed by the players and his colleagues. My first Test on field was with Rudi in New Zealand, and he helped make it an easier experience. In umpiring, we say that some colleagues make you feel safe. In other words,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, Aug 9 (Ians) Cricket South Africa (CSA) has condoled the demise of former international umpire Rudi Koertzen, who died in a car accident on Tuesday. The 73-year-old was on his way back home from Cape Town to Despatch in Eastern Cape, after a golf weekend when the tragic incident took place. Three others were […]...
- 8/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Aug 9 (Ians) Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, along with three other people died in a car accident near Riversdale on Tuesday, a news report revealed. The 73-year-old Koertzen was on his way back home from Cape Town to Despatch in Eastern Cape, after a golf weekend when the tragic incident took […]...
- 8/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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