John Ward (umpire)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | John David Ward |
| Born | 27 April 1962 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm offbreak |
| Role | Umpire |
| Umpiring information | |
| ODIs umpired | 7 (2014–2016) |
| T20Is umpired | 8 (2013–2016) |
| WODIs umpired | 11 (2007–2016) |
| WT20Is umpired | 6 (2007–2017) |
Source: Cricinfo, 17 April 2020 | |
John David Ward (born 27 April 1962)[1] is an Australian cricket umpire. In April 2020, Ward announced his retirement from elite umpiring.[2]
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, a shot by Barinder Sran struck Ward on the head.[4]
He stood in 87 First-class, 84 List A and 117 T20 matches.
See also
References
- ^ "John Ward". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ "Simon Fry, John Ward retire from elite umpiring". Cricbuzz. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Ward to make international debut". Cricket Victoria. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ "Umpire Ward stable after blow to head". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2015.