Former Zimbabwe Cricket Umpire Ian Robinson dies aged 69
Former Zimbabwean umpire IAN ROBINSON
passed away after a battle with lung cancer so bravely-borne, in Harare on
Sunday 3rd April.
Ian made his international debut as an umpire in the 1992
World Cup and his Test debut in Zimbabwe's inaugural match, against India in
Harare, that same year. He officiated in 28 Tests, 90 ODIs and three
World Cups in 1992, 1996 and 1999.
He began his umpiring career in 1975, and was appointed to
Zimbabwe's first-class panel three years later. Apart from his umpiring
duties, Ian served as a Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) board member for 14 years
and was an employee of the Board for nine. He also served as the Board's
international cricket manager.
Ian Robinson was appointed to the first international panel
of umpires established by the ICC in 1994. In 2008, he announced his
retirement from top-level umpiring to focus on his role as ICC Regional
Umpires' Performance Manager (RUPM) for the Africa region. He was one of
the most respected umpires to come out of the game of cricket.
He is survived by his wife Louise, his sons Gregg and Brad
and his loving family. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.
May his dear soul rest in peace.
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