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Darryl Harper on David Shepherd
By Will 3 years ago, at the end of July, 6 Comments »
Fellow umpire Daryl Harper has posted his thoughts on the recently-retired David Shepherd, including this gem:
6 Comments »In August 2000 at The Oval, Courtney Walsh walked out to bat for the final time in a Test match on English soil. He was greeted with a guard of honour from his opponents as he entered the ground in his customary batting position at number eleven. As I stood with Shep and applauded the champion, David recalled that Don Bradman had been given a similar send-off on the same ground, 52 years earlier in his final Test match. As I returned to my position at the bowler’s end, I passed the big West Indian whose eyes were flowing with tears of emotion. I quickly mentioned the Bradman link as Shep had recalled, adding that the Don had made a second ball duck! Courtney threw his head back and vowed to do better than that. The first ball from Domenic Cork passed outside off stump and Walsh flashed at it without getting close. The second delivery was pitched on off stump and Walsh pushed forward with his bat. The ball eluded the wood and cannoned into the front pad, somewhere near the knee roll. It wasn’t a tough decision for me…..Courtney Walsh had emulated Bradman in his final Test innings in England.
Goodbye, Shep
By Will 3 years ago, mid-July, 2 Comments »
Old Shep’ retires tomorrow - his final match should, hopefully, be a cracker. There are some great photos of him at Cricinfo
2 Comments »David Shepherd’s last ODI
By Will 3 years ago, at the start of July, 6 Comments »
It’s old Shep’s last ODI today and David Foot profiles the great man here
Hat tip: Scott
6 Comments »Shepherd back “to dear old England”
By Will 3 years ago, at the start of June, No Comments; be the first!
Some photos of David Shepherd’s final Test below. He’s over here (England, for those who haven’t realised where I am) for 5 ODIs, and for the rest of the County season.
All photos are copyrighted with Associated Press and their original photographers, all rights reserved.
No Comments »“A great guy and a great umpire”: Slater on Shepherd’s final day
By Will 3 years ago, at the start of June, No Comments; be the first!
Well, it’s all over for the West Indies - and David Shepherd too. Quite a sad moment as old Shep walks off the field for the final time. A guard of honour and big bear-hugs all round, and I’m sure he must be feeling quite emotional. I’ve always loved hearing and watching Shep umpire - an umpire who’s always appeared to be very honest, very consistent and who commands the respect of all the players.
In an interview the other day, he said (not quoting) “Players respect me; but umpires must respect the players, too.” T’ra Shep, have a beer or 3
No Comments »Shep no more
By Will 3 years ago, at the start of June, No Comments; be the first!
David Shepherd is leaving his flock, and Cricinfo have some good stuff on him including this brilliant gallery.
Some tributes by former players and colleagues, including this by Darren Lehmann:
No Comments »He was always interesting: he loves the game, enjoys umpiring and he is going to be sorely missed. He was a character in the game, and we are going to miss playing under him as an official. He was a very good umpire, one who you knew was going to make the right decisions. He was always in control of the game and was at the same time a stern umpire which is excellent when you are trying to control a bunch of international cricketers. I always kept him on [my] side and never played any jokes though I knew he loved his beer and we shared many evenings after the day’s play over drinks.
David Shepherd’s final Test?
By Will 3 years ago, at the start of June, No Comments; be the first!
Just read on Cricinfo’s commentary that the about-to-start Test, Pakistan v West Indies, officiated by David Shepherd, will be his last. Really sad - he’s such a good umpire. So, keep an eye out on the score, and everyone raise a leg (and a glass) if Nelson (111, 222, 333 etc) appears…
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