Steve Bucknor

Jamaican cricket umpire and player

Steve Bucknor - Jamaican cricket umpire and player
Born

May 31st, 1946
78 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Jamaica

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Played cricket for Jamaica and officiated in international matches. As an umpire, officiated in over 100 Test matches and 150 One Day Internationals. Contributed to significant events, including the Cricket World Cup. His career spanned several decades, with notable performances in both playing and umpiring roles.

Officiated in over 100 Test matches

Spent over 20 years as an international umpire

Participated in ICC Cricket World Cups

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