Brian Aldridge (umpire)
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Brian Leslie Aldridge |
Born | Christchurch, New Zealand | 30 June 1940
Died | 9 December 2021 Christchurch, New Zealand | (aged 81)
Umpiring information | |
Tests umpired | 26 (1986–1995) |
ODIs umpired | 45 (1986–1995) |
Source: Cricinfo, 17 October 2014 |
Brian Leslie Aldridge QSM (30 June 1940 – 9 December 2021) was a New Zealand cricket umpire. He was the national umpiring manager for New Zealand cricket, and was one of the umpires in the 1992 Cricket World Cup final between England and Pakistan.[1]
Aldridge was awarded the Queen's Service Medal in the 2012 New Year Honours, for services to cricket administration.[2]
He stood in 26 Test matches and 45 ODI games between 1986 and 1995.[3]
Aldridge died in Christchurch on 9 December 2021.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Umpire backs Shoaib action". BBC News. 21 February 2001. Retrieved 30 June 2008.
- ^ "New Year honours list 2012". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Brian Aldridge". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Brian Aldridge death notice". The Press. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.