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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