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Former umpire Rudi Koertzen passes away aged 73

on topic, I think there are worse umpires than Rudi. he is a bit of a fool, who has pulled out the occasional REAL shocker, but he is definitely better than the likes of de Silva, Harper, Hair and Doctrove.
 
Zedman said:
Lets stop making excuses for this defeat please. It's pathetic. Accept defeat graciously.

- The Ponting LBW. When the ball hits the top of the bails, it is fair enough to have it given not out and the benefit go to the batsman. Yes - it should have been out. But - NO - it was acceptable to give Ponting the benefit. The review system would have upheld the umpires decision.

- The Aamir decision was awful but in real time it looked out. And Aamir wasn't going to make many runs be honest.

- Have you forgotten that Hussey was not out in the 1st innings??

So please stop whining. These decisions balance out. We lost because we can't bat and we can't handle pressure.
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seems you have accepted defeat before a defeat or anything close to that scenario has already occured :13:
 
Ahmed Zulfiqar said:
seems you have accepted defeat before a defeat or anything close to that scenario has already occured :13:
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Zedman knows the script and he is right. Chasing anything over 150 is going to be too much and this game was lost when we failed to get the decisions against the Aussie batsmen yesterday.
 
The South African team will be wearing black armbands on the sad news that umpire Rudy Koertzen passed away
 
Very sad news. One of the most iconic umpires. The slow death finger response to appeals, especially in the Ashes 2005 were some of the most enthralling moments in cricket history
 
One of the most popular faces in world cricket, South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, and three other people were killed in a head-on collision, a local news report said. The crash occurred on Tuesday morning in an area called Riversdale in South Africa.

The 73-year-old Koertzen, a resident of Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay, was on his way back home from Cape Town after a golf weekend.

His son, Rudi Koertzen Jr told Algoa FM News that his father died on impact.

“He went on a golf tournament with some of his friend, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf", Koertzen Jr said.

A cricket enthusiast since his youth, he played league cricket while working as a clerk for South African Railways. He became an umpire in 1981 and eleven years later made his umpiring debut in a match involving India and South Africa at Port Elizabeth.

Furthermore, he also stood in a record 209 one-day internationals and 14 Twenty20s and singled out standing in the opening match of the 1999 World Cup between England and Sri Lanka as his most fondest memory.

All in all, he officiated 331 matches in International cricket with last Test match being Australia vs Pakistan that took place in 2010 at Lord’s. One of the most popular faces of the game had said back then that he would miss the longest format the most.

“This morning I thought I will have a nice and easy day. However, they started putting pressure on me to see if the old guy can handle it. That’s cricket. It’s an amazing sport and I was so honored to be part of it and I’ll definitely miss it'" he told Sky Sports in an interview.

“I am really looking forward to retirement. I’ve got a few things lined up but I am looking forward to taking a break and spending time with my family."

https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/cricket-umpire-rudi-koertzen-dies-in-car-crash-5719489.html
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saddened at the tragic loss of Rudi Koertzen. What a wonderful friend and umpire. Honest, forthright and loved the game. Shared many a beer at the bar talking cricket with him. RIP my friend.</p>— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) <a href="https://twitter.com/KumarSanga2/status/1556968963900334080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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RIP, i remember his slow finger of death.

Good umpire.. Remember Salman butt giving him a signed team shirt when he retired

He looked like Eric Avari
 
Aleem Dar:

"It is a very big loss foremost for his family and then for South Africa and cricket, I stood in so many games with him. He was not only very good as an umpire but also an excellent colleague, always very cooperative on field and also always willing to help off the field. Because of the way he was, he was also well-respected by players."
 
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has learnt with shock and sadness of the passing former Umpire Rudi Koertzen, who succumbed to injuries following a car accident on Tuesday morning aged 73.

Born on 26 March 1949 in Knysna, Western Cape province, Koertzen made his Test debut in 1992 in the Boxing Day Test match between South Africa and India at Port Elizabeth. He went on to enjoy an 18-year career at top-level umpiring in which he stood in 108 Tests, a record 209 ODIs and 14 T20Is, achieving the revered international status of ICC’s Emirates Elite Panel umpire.

Famed for his slow arm raise to give out batters, Koertzen singled out standing in the opening match of the 1999 World Cup between England and Sri Lanka as his fondest memory.

Koertzen announced his decision to retire from umpiring on 4 June 2010. He stood in his final ODI on 9 June 2010, between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at Harare, and in his final Test from 21–24 July 2010, between Pakistan and Australia at Leeds.

Paying tribute to Koertzen’s contribution to cricket, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said:

“The passing of this titan is a sad loss for the game. Koertzen’s contribution to Umpiring, to which he spent the better part of his life speaks volumes about his selfless dedication and commitment.

“With his demise, another curtain of a rich legacy has fallen, but will never be forgotten. In his honour, let’s decree to embody his passion for umpiring and unearth a crop of umpires who will carry the fortunes of the game into the future.”

CSA Board Chairperson, Lawson Naidoo said:

“Rudi departs at the time when cricket is beginning to enjoy the fruit of his toil. His passing has robbed us of a giant upon his foundation we now stand.

“While this is a sad day for cricket in South Africa, we are however comforted by the many lessons of servitude and servant leadership he has left behind for us to embody and emulate.

“On behalf of the Cricket South Board, I send my sincere condolences to Rudi’s family and the many people whom he has touched.”
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP to one of the best Umpire in the World Rudi Koertzen &#55357;&#56468;&#55358;&#56690;&#55356;&#57295;. I always enjoyed bowling from his end. Condolences to the family and friends <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RipRudi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RipRudi</a> <a href="https://t.co/WxqbfbDfGG">pic.twitter.com/WxqbfbDfGG</a></p>— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/1556968441483038722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saddened to know about the sudden demise of umpire Rudi Koertzen he was , forthright and knowledgeable umpire had shared some wonderful moments with him on and off the field . My deepest condolences to the family. RIP .</p>— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) <a href="https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive/status/1556992414505701376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
As time goes on, my cricketing childhood is crumbling away..

RIP Rudy, condolences to his family and friends.
 
Was a great umpire. Enjoyed watching him giving out when Asif and Shoaib were bowling.
 
Eastern Province Cricket (EPC) sends its heartfelt condolences to the family of former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, who has died in a car crash on his way home to Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay from Cape Town, says EPC president Dai-Tai Marais.

“Rudi has a long history with cricket I the province, having made his test match debut on his home ground at St George’s in 1992.

“He played a leading role in our umpire’s association, and will be remembered as a great character on and off the field.

“Our condolences go to his family”.

“It came as a shock about oom Rudi as I affectionately knew him,” said former Protea and now Warriors coach, Robbie Peterson.

“He was a wonderful man to have almost 20 years of umpiring at international level, where it is a highly pressurised job.

“When you have a career like that you touch a lot of people’s lives and he certainly did.

“I will never forget my last interaction with him where he called me and had a chat just about cricket and life. We had a good laugh on my way to training.

“He was the kind of guy who could always lift your spirits. He will be missed.

“Our condolences go to his family,” said Peterson.

“The Eastern Province Cricket Umpires Association is saddened by the untimely passing of this legend of the game – a 108 test match legend. He was a mentor to the best umpires in our region, and will be sorely missed,” said Mark Meyer president of the Eastern Province Cricket Umpires Association.
 
Umpires and former colleagues have paid tribute to Rudi Koertzen, the former Emirates ICC Elite Panel umpire who tragically passed away on 9 August in a car accident in Riversdale, South Africa.

The South African officiated 331 matches, the second highest by any umpire in international cricket, in a career that spanned nearly two decades. 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.

A revered and much-loved member of the cricketing community, Koertzen's untimely passing sent shockwaves across the world.

Tributes have since poured in, cherishing the legacy of Koertzen. Some of the most touching memories were shared by his colleagues, from both on and off the field. Excerpts:


Rod Tucker (Australian umpire)

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, you are working as a team. Rudi made you feel safe as he had any issues under control.

Off the field, he was great fun and always up for a laugh and some fun. He was a great umpire and friend, and will be sorely missed by all of us. RIP Rudi.


Marais Erasmus (South African umpire)

Rudi Koertzen was the epitome of strong. Well-respected by all and also loved by all. A no-nonsense guy that lived and umpired in the same way. A great loss.


Aleem Dar (Pakistani umpire)

It is a very big loss for his family and South African cricket. I stood in so many games with him. He was very good as an umpire, and a nice colleague, always very cooperative on-field and willing to help off the field.

He was well respected amongst the players. May God grant him peace.


Vincent van der Bijl (former ICC Senior Umpire and Referees Manager)

Rudi was a wonderful umpire and human being. He was one of the best umpires in the world in his prime. On-field he was strong, courageous and definite – as importantly, he was a great team man.

Teamwork in the match officials’ team was considered one of the most important qualities and that made him so popular and admired amongst colleagues and players.

His laugh and humour will also be greatly missed by all he knew. World and South Africa cricket have lost a special person.

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2738657?sf169208952=1
 
Picture of car in which Rudi was travelling

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