Cricket SA (CSA) has joined the cricketing world in mourning the passing of former umpire Rudi Koertzen who died in a car accident on Tuesday morning aged 73.
Born in Knysna in 1949, Koertzen made his debut as a Test umpire in 1992 during the Boxing Day Test match between SA and India at Port Elizabeth and went on to enjoy an 18-year career at top level.
During his successful career, Koertzen stood in 108 Tests, a record 209 ODIs and 14 T20Is, achieving the revered international status of an ICC’ 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.
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