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    David Shepherd passes away

    From cancer, says Cricinfo

    A real shock since he retired not too long ago. Always loved how he still stood one one leg when a Nelson rolled around. RIP.
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    Very sad news, and definitely a shock - I wasn't aware he was ill.

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    RIP Shep
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    Absolute legend of the umpiring world. Would love it if everyone referred to it as a shep when a player was on 111, 222, obviously meaning good luck.

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    horrible news, he was a real character.
    also my first post here...

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    Very sad news.

    Combined solid umpiring skill with the sort of character that makes the game interesting. A rare breed, and a sad loss.

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    Another of the great characters is gone.

    RIP Shep.
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    Very sad news. He was one of the great umpires and was such a great character.
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    RIP

    sad news indeed..

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    A suggestion by Jimmers Thomas apropos of David Shepherd's death: "At 1:11pm tomorrow, we should all stand on one leg as a mark of respect to the great man." Seems a sensible and immensely fun idea. Status | Facebook

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    I will definitely.
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    Rip
    Or something.

    RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990 - 15/4/2006

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    Very sad news.

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    Quote Originally Posted by _Ed_ View Post
    Very sad news, and definitely a shock - I wasn't aware he was ill.
    Ditto for me.

    RIP Shep, one of the greatest Umpires ever and just like his contemporary Dickie Bird also one of the great characters.
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    My old man bowled to Shep once in a benefit match in the early 60's - said it was the only time in his life he decided not to go for a catch off his own bowling

    The county game could use a few more characters like him

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