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"The world-famous cricket umpire, Rudi Koertzen, and three other people were killed in a head-on collision near Riversdale on Tuesday morning. "He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf," Koertzen Jr told the website. One of the most respected umpires in world cricket from the late 1990s till 2010, Koertzen had officiated in nearly 400 international games.

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, who made his international debut as an umpire in 1992, passed away on August 9.

As per a local news report, Rudi Koertzen, and three other people were killed in a head-on collision in a car crash. The news broke on social media with fans expressing shock over the development. Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, who made his international debut as an umpire in 1992, passed away on August 9.

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, and three other people were killed in a head-on collision, according to a local news report.

Later that month he stood in his first Test, also at St George’s Park during the inaugural Friendship series between the Proteas and India. Koertzen was one of the cricket’s most popular umpires, standing in 398 international matches. The crash occurred on Tuesday morning in Riversdale, which is located 90 kilometres east of Swellendam.

Former international cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen has died aged 73. The respected official, who took charge of more than 100 Test matches between 1992 and ...

My deepest condolences to the family. Honest, forthright and loved the game. "Whenever I used to play a rash shot he used to scold me saying 'play sensible, I want to watch your batting'," Sehwag tweeted.

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident.

"So I started clasping my wrists at the back. The media labelled it the 'slow finger of death' and I found that pretty interesting. "Then someone told me 'Rudi, you cannot do that.

Koertzen became an umpire in 1981 and officiated his first international fixture in 1992, when India toured South Africa.

In 2010, Koertzen retired from international umpiring after the Test match between Australia and Pakistan. In 1997, he was appointed as a full-time International Cricket Council (ICC) umpire. He was on his way home from Cape Town after a golf weekend.

JOHANNESBURG - One of the most popular umpires in cricket Rudi Eric Koertzen (73) has been killed in a car crash. Reports say Koertzen and three others were ...

Reports say Koertzen and three others were killed in the crash in Riversdale. Reports say Koertzen and three others were killed in the crash in Riversdale. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KOERTZEN

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday ...

"So I started clasping my wrists at the back. The media labelled it the 'slow finger of death' and I found that pretty interesting. "The someone told me 'Rudi, you cannot do that.

The cricket world has been paying tribute to Rudi Koerzten, the South African umpire, after he died in a car crash aged 73.

Kumar Sangakkara, the great Sri Lankan batter, was among the former players who shared their thoughts, tweeting: “Saddened at the tragic loss of Rudi Koertzen. What a wonderful friend and umpire. He was not only very good as an umpire but also an excellent colleague, always very cooperative on field and also always willing to help off the field. “Koertzen’s status as a legend of the game will live on for ever,” Cricket South Africa said in a statement.

Former international umpire Rudi Koertzen passed away after a fatal car accident on his way back to his residence at Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay on ...

Former umpire Rudi Koertzen has passed away at the age of 73. The former international umpire, known for his “slow death finger,” officiated at a number of prestigious competitions, including the 2005 Ashes series and the 2003 and 2007 Cricket World Cups, where he served as the third umpire in the finals and as an on-field umpire in the semifinals. RIVERSDALE: Former international umpire Rudi Koertzen passed away after a fatal car accident on his way back to his residence at Despatch in Nelson Mandela Bay on Tuesday.

Highly respected former international cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen has died in a car accident. Koertzen, who was part of the ICC's elite panel for many ...

Koertzen was part of the ICC's elite panel from 2002 until he retired in 2010 and during his illustrious career he officiated in 331 international matches, which was a record until his retirement. His record has since been broken by Pakistan's Aleem Dar. Along with Dar and West Indies' Steve Bucknor, Koertzen was one of three umpires to stand in over 100 Tests. “He went on a golf tournament with some of his friends and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf”, Koertzen Jr was quoted by Algoa FM as saying.

The respected official, who took charge of more than 100 Test matches between 1992 and 2010, including the 2005 Ashes series was involved in a road traffic ...

Ex-Pakistan captain Wasim Akram tweeted: 'Saddened to know about the sudden demise of umpire Rudi Koertzen. He was forthright and knowledgeable umpire, shared some wonderful moments with him on and off the field. My deepest condolences to the family. Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara posted: 'Saddened at the tragic loss of Rudi Koertzen. What a wonderful friend and umpire. Shared many a beer at the bar talking cricket with him. Honest, forthright and loved the game. 'A gentleman and a very wonderful person.'

Rudi Koertzen (73) was on his way home to Despatch from a golfing weekend in Cape Town when he was involved in a head-on collision near Riversdale.

Paying tribute to Koertzen’s contribution to cricket, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said: “The passing of this Titan is a sad loss for the game. When my umpiring career first began, I used to hold my hands in front of me and every time there was an appeal, I would fold it against my ribs. The finger comes out slowly because it takes time for me to release my grasp at the back.” Fellow South African umpire Marais Erasmus said: “Rudi was such a strong character, physically and mentally. Because of the way he was, he was also well-respected by players.” He was not only very good as an umpire, but also an excellent colleague, always very cooperative onfield and also always willing to help off the field.

South Africa wore black armbands on the opening day of their tour against England Lions in Canterbury on Tuesday as a mark of respect.

RIP." My deepest condolences to the family. South Africa wore black armbands on the opening day of their tour against England Lions in Canterbury on Tuesday as a mark of respect.

Tributes arrived quickly for Rudi Koertzen after the well-respected international umpire died in a car crash in South Africa on Tuesday.

Condolences to the family and friends— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) #RipRudi pic.twitter.com/WxqbfbDfGG August 9, 2022 RIP .— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 9, 2022 Really sad to hear about the passing away of former umpire Rudi Koertzen. He was one of the sharpest and finest umpires that we've seen. Rudi was a great human being with a wonderful attitude& relationship with players. Rudi was a great umpire and a wonderful human being. He had respect for the game & players&always displayed great temperament with a smile on his face. Saddened at the tragic loss of Rudi Koertzen. What a wonderful friend and umpire. He was a wonderful gentleman on and off the field of play. Thoughts and prayers are with Rudi Koertzen family and friends. Rudi Koertzen was a very competent umpire who loved his job and the game of cricket. A great umpire and great friend. Quick ton v England in Perth and walking in WCup Semi v SL. Umpire on both occasions was Rudi Koertzen. Iconic figure in the game.

Bongani Bingwa is joined by cricket commentator and former Zimbabwe cricketer, Mpumelelo Mbwangwa, to pay tribute to world renowned former umpire Rudi ...

He was always laughing and jovial on the pitch, but he remained in control. Many will remember that he's one of the first from South Africa to lead the way. He'll definitely go down as one of the greatest umpires.