David Shepherd, an Umpire Who Would Never Keep His Feet On the Ground ; Cricket Tributes to a Crowd Favourite

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TRIBUTES have flooded in for former Test umpire David Shepherd, one of cricket's best-loved characters.

'Shep', who passed away at the age of 68 after losing his battle with cancer, enjoyed a successful playing career with Gloucestershire before becoming a hugely respected international umpire.

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David Shepherd, an Umpire Who Would Never Keep His Feet On the Ground ; Cricket Tributes to a Crowd Favourite

And he will forever be remembered for his gentle hop or lifting of his leg whenever the score reached 'Nelson' - 111 and multiples of it - to ...

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