Rudi Koertzen is one of the most popular umpire in cricket world. 73-year-old cricket umpire Rudy Koertzen died in a car accident. Umpire Rudy Koertzen is a resident of Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay. Koertzen was returning home from Cape Town after a weekend of golf. The accident happened on Tuesday morning in Riversdale, South Africa. There, Rudy Koertzen and three others were killed in a head-on collision.
Umpire Rudi Koertzen
Koertzen died after being involved in a car accident in his native South Africa. Tributes have been paid to former international cricket umpire Rudy Koertzen following his death at the age of 73. His son Rudy Koertzen Jr. told Algoa FM News that his father had passed away. Cricket South Africa has mourned the death of the former South African umpire, with tributes paid to South African umpire Koertzen after he died in a car accident.
Rudi Koertzen
Rudy Koertzen first entered as a player, but after a few years of cricket, his career as an umpire began there in 1981. He presided over 100 Test matches between 1992 and 2010. He was on the International Cricket Council’s elite panel of umpires for eight years. Even served in 331 matches. Rudy has gained a lot of reputation for his skills.
Cause of death Umpire Rudi Koertzen
At the age of 43, Koertzen had his first international series. His first game was the second ODI against Gqeberha (then Port Elizabeth). Retired as an international umpire in 2010. Koertzen last stood out in a representative game in 2011, an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru.
The death of a legend has cast a shadow of mourning in the world of cricket. The Despatch Cricket Club paid tribute saying that “Rudy Koertzen certainly leaves a great void in the world of cricket”. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) paid tribute to him on Twitter, saying: “MCC is deeply saddened by the passing of Honorary Life Member and former umpire, Rudy Koertzen.
African Cricket Umpire Rudi Koertzen
Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag commented: “Whenever I played a rash shot he used to scold me ‘play smart, I want to see your batting’. Fellow former India player Yuvraj Singh also expressed his condolences on social media, writing: “Sad news of Rudy Koertzen’s sudden death.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram also tweeted: “Saddened to learn of the sudden death of umpire Rudy Koertzen. Cricket South Africa chairperson Lawson Naidoo said: “Rudy passes away at a time when cricket is beginning to enjoy the fruits of his labour. We are deeply sadden by his passing.
Renowned cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen dies after car crash
The unusual death of Rudy Koertzen has had an impact on his family. It is a very big loss for his family and then for South Africa and cricket first and foremost. “My father went to a golf tournament with some friends and they were expecte to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf,” his son Rudy told a Geberha radio station.
Rudi Koertzen Car Accident Video
He was a articulate and knowledgeable umpire. Rudi became a popular umpire for his honesty and devotion to work. He was not only a very good umpire but also a wonderful colleague, always very cooperative on the field and willing to help off the field as well. My deepest condolences to the family on Rudy’s passing. RIP. At last if you have any question then comment us. In addition share this news.
