Billy Bowden

Cricket umpire and former cricketer

Billy Bowden - Cricket umpire and former cricketer
Born

April 11th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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A former cricketer and umpire, contributed significantly to the sport of cricket, particularly through officiating high-profile matches. Bowden became recognized for his flamboyant style and unique signals on the field. Umpired in multiple Cricket World Cups and Test matches, serving as a key figure in international cricket officiating. His career spanned several decades, highlighting his role in both playing and umpiring at the highest levels.

Umpired in ICC Cricket World Cups

Officiated in over 200 One Day Internationals

Served as a Test match umpire for over 100 matches

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