Tributes pour in for former umpire Rudi Koertzen following death aged 73
Tributes have been paid to former international umpire Rudi Koertzen, who has died aged 73.
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SA's world renowned 100-Test umpire Rudi Koertzen dies aged 73
Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday. He was 73.
Umpire Rudi Koertzen Dies. Virender Sehwag Says "Had A Great Relation With Him"
Legendary South African umpire Rudi Koertzen passed away on Tuesday. The famous match official and three other people were killed in a head-on collision near Riversale. Koertzen's son Rudi Koertzen Jr confirmed the development to Algoa FM News. "He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf," his son said.
Lisa Keightley to stand down as England women's cricket coach
An ECB statement said the former Australia international, 50, had informed the board she would not be seeking a contract extension. Keightley has been in the role since January 2020. But on her watch England -- one of the best resourced women's teams in world cricket -- surrendered the 50-over World Cup title they had won on home soil five years ago with a crushing 71-run defeat by Australia, now the dominant force in the women's game, in this year's final in Christchurch.
Never let this feeling creep in that I play only one format for India now: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan's cheerful exterior lies an intensely "spiritual man" who has made peace with representing India in only one format. Approaching his 37th birthday, Dhawan has made a pledge to himself. "Till the time I am playing for India, I would like to be an asset and not a liability," Dhawan told PTI in an exclusive interaction after leading India to an ODI series victory in the West Indies.
Jasprit Bumrah Congratulates Kieron Pollard On His 600th T20 Appearance
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Kieron Pollard on his 600th T20 appearance on Tuesday. Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard became the first cricketer to play 600 T20 matches on Monday. "600 games! What a milestone Amazing achievement for an amazing player! Congratulations Polly @KieronPollard55," tweeted Bumrah. Pollard and Bumrah have shared time together as two of the leading stars of the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winning franchise Mumbai Indians. The hard-hitting batter achieved the landmark of 600 T20 appearances during his side's London Spirit's match against Manchester Originals during ongoing The Hundred tournament at Lord's.
ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings: Renuka Singh Storms To Career-Best 18th Spot After Outstanding CWG 2022 Campaign
Indian pacer Renuka Singh has stormed to the 18th spot in the ICC Women's T20I Rankings for bowlers after finishing as the top wicket-taker in the Commonwealth Games 2022. Renuka's 11 wickets have rewarded her with a top 20 entry for the first time. She made a climb of 10 spots after this performance. Also, Australian opening batter Beth Mooney has regained the top spot for batters in the ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings after losing it to her captain Meg Lanning just a couple of weeks back.
Little and McEvoy called up to Ireland squad
Louise Little and Kate McEvoy have been called up to the Ireland squad travelling to the Netherlands for a three-match one-day international series this month.