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David Shepherd
Sat, August 17 2024
Master of the Decision: The Top 4 Umpires Who Defined Cricket
Here’s a look at the top four greatest umpires of all time who have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Thu, November 24 2016
When Virender Sehwag asked David Shepherd: “When are you delivering the baby?”
Virender Sehwag reveals another interesting anecdote from his playing days.
Mon, May 18 2015
An overweight cricketers’ XI: Do not take them lightly
Cricket is one of the few sports that can be accommodating for the overweight.
Sun, December 27 2015
David Shepherd made umpiring a delight to watch
'Shep' was the first to stand in all ten Test-playing nations. People waited for his antics when a team reached a multiple of 111.
Sat, August 23 2014
David Shepherd — The man who hopped his way to the top as an umpire
David Shepherd, born December 27, 1940, was one of the finest umpires the cricketing world had ever seen. He officiated in six World Cups, from 1983 to 2003, and was seldom known to make a poor decision. Karthik Parimal looks back at the career of this brilliant umpire, who will fondly be remembered for his hop at the sight of Nelson on the scoreboard.
Wed, September 10 2014
Simon Taufel retires as one of the greatest umpires who ever officiated
Simon Taufel bid adieu at an age when most of the erstwhile umpires used to break into the international arena. Yet, he has carved a niche for himself with sterling decision making for nearly one and a half decades. Arunabha Sengupta salutes the man who exited as an international umpire after officiating the 2012 World T20 final on Sunday.
Wed, September 28 2016
Admiral Horatio Nelson: The man behind biggest cricketing superstition
Batsmen and teams fear 111 and its multiples and such scores led David Shepherd to execute a quaint hop and leap. They owe this to Admiral Horatio Nelson.