John Ward (umpire)

John David Ward (born 27 April 1962)[1] is an Australian cricket umpire. In April 2020, Ward announced his retirement from elite umpiring.[2]

John Ward
Personal information
Full name
John David Ward
Born (1962-04-27) 27 April 1962
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm offbreak
RoleUmpire
Umpiring information
ODIs umpired7 (2014–2016)
T20Is umpired8 (2013–2016)
Source: Cricinfo, 17 April 2020

Umpiring career

He made his international debut on 28 January 2013, in a Twenty20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka.[3] He stood in his first ODI game in 2014. On 1 December 2015 during a Ranji Trophy game, Ward was struck on the head from a shot played by Barinder Sran.[4]

He stood in 87 First-class, 84 List A and 117 T20 matches.

See also

References

  1. "John Ward". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  2. "Simon Fry, John Ward retire from elite umpiring". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  3. "Ward to make international debut". Cricket Victoria. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  4. "Umpire Ward stable after blow to head". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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