Former Umpire David Shepherd Dies

[RustyCage]

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.

http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content/current/story/431815.html

[JAS]

Was about to let you guys know too...just been announced on the BBC website...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8329770.stm

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.

Shepherd, from Devon, played county cricket for Gloucestershire, from 1965-79, hitting 10,672 runs.

He was appointed as a first-class umpire in 1981 and was swiftly elevated through the ranks, making his Test debut in an Ashes Test four years later.

More to follow.

Regards
JAS

[GWW]

RIP Shep. I remember him as quite a character, he'll be a loss to the cricket world.

[am Bays]

F*** He was one of the good 'uns. A character like Dickie but despite their "idosyncracies" were damn good umpires. Billy take note.

[CoverKing]

F*** He was one of the good 'uns. A character like Dickie but despite their "idosyncracies" were damn good umpires. Billy take note.

I was thinking the exact same thing.

RIP shep

[spell_check]

Yeah, I thought he was a good umpire. And always remember him for going off at Waqar Younis for his 2nd beamer in the first World Cup match in 2003.

RIP.

[spell_check]

http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content ... 10421.html

Good comments in there, particularly from Tatenda Taibu.

[Thiele]

RIP Shep

[locky801]

A real character, used to love his hop on one leg when the score was 111, 222 etc, RIP

[Rik E Boy]

Shep was a bloody good umpire for the majority of his career but like many others the standard dropped away with advancing years. Only Dickie Bird avoided that IMO. Just as well he didn't pass away on November 11 or he would have been buried in the hop position, challenging coffin makers world wide.

RIP the much loved and respected David Sheppard.

regards,

REB

[Choccies]

Sad to hear the new this morning on the passing of one of the games well respected characters.

Like locky said, I used to love him hopping on the triple figures and hearing his voice on stump cam. A true original. RIP Shep