Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

IMAGE: Umpire Rudi Koertzen poses with a trophy presented to him. Photograph: Hamish Blair/Getty Images Former South African international umpire Rudi Koertzen was killed in a car crash on......

'I've seen God and he bats at No 4 for India in Tests'

As Sachin Tendulkar turns 50, here are memorable words spoken about the batting legend by teammates, ex-cricketers, commentators and opposition. "Tendulkar is to cricket what Michael Jordan is to......

ICC pays tribute to umpire Koertzen

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat on Tuesday paid glowing tribute to record-holding umpire Rudi Koertzen of South Africa and wished him all the best for his final Test starting on Wednesday at......

Umpire Erasmus to stand in 100th ODI in Paarl

'We are all servants of the game, but sometimes when milestone are reached, we are recognised, which is really nice.'   IMAGE: Marais Erasmus has been officiating at the highest level since......

Oz media call umpires 'circus clowns'

Stung by the umpiring bloopers in the second Ashes Test, Australian media on Monday spit venom on match officials, seeking the sacking of Rudy Koertzen and flaying the other "circus clown" Billy......