Brian Aldridge (umpire)
 Aldridge in 2012 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Brian Leslie Aldridge |
| Born | 30 June 1940 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 9 December 2021 (aged 81) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 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.[1] 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.[2]
Aldridge was awarded the Queen's Service Medal in the 2012 New Year Honours, for services to cricket administration.[3]
He stood in 26 Test matches and 45 ODI games between 1986 and 1995.[4]
Aldridge died in Christchurch on 9 December 2021, at the age of 81.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "New Zealand Cricket mourns respected test umpire Brian Aldridge". Stuff. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "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.
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