New Delhi: Former International Cricket Council (ICC) umpire Rudy Koertzen, on Tuesday, passed away at the age of 73. Koertzen is still reminiscent in the hearts and mind of cricket fans around the world for his famous slow finger as a signal of dismissal for players. Born in western South Africa, Koertzen started his career as an umpire in the year 1981.Also Read – CWG 2022: Indian Women’s Lawn Bowls Team Creates History By Winning Gold
As per reports, the 73-year-old was brutally injured after a suspected car crash. Also Read – CWG 2022: Shushila Devi Loses To South Africa’s Michaela Whitebooi In 48 KG Women’s Judo Final, Wins Silver
Ever since his demise, Twitterati has gone into a frenzy. Also Read – South Africa Shocker: 8 Women Models Gang-raped During Music Video Shoot Near Johannesburg
The South African team will be wearing black armbands on the sad news that umpire Rudy Koertzen passed away #EngvSA
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) August 9, 2022
Thanks for all the wonderful memories, Rudy Koertzen.
That smile. That slowly raised finger.
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) August 9, 2022
South Africa will be wearing black armbands, in honour of the umpire Rudi Koertzen, who apparently has died, which is sad news
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) August 9, 2022
Former umpire Rudi Koertzen passed away, he has officiated 331 matches as an umpire in International cricket.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 9, 2022
Koertzen has done umpiring in 331 international matches in his long career (the second most after Aleem Dar).
Most men’s international matches as on-field umpire:
Aleem Dar – 400
Rudi Koertzen – 331
Steve Bucknor – 309
Billy Bowden – 308
Simon Taufel – 282
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