Former Umpire David Shepherd Passes away

David Robert Shepherd, one of the cricket world's best-known umpires who passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 68. This former England umpire stood in 92 Test matches between 1983 and 2005 and officiated in in 172 ODIs, including three consecutive World Cup finals. He made his international debut at the 1983 World Cup and His last Test match was between West Indies and Pakistan in Kingston in June 2005.

Every one remembers his famous hopping when the score would be on “Nelson"(i.e .111/1, 222/2 …etc)

We will miss his on field antics and his professionalism in the game. May his soul stay in peace!