Christchurch cricket umpire David Stuthridge recently officiated his 500th match and the 71-year-old has no plans to call stumps on his career. Photo: The Willows Cricket ClubLong-standing is an apt means of describing veteran cricket umpire David Stuthridge - he has spent countless hours positioned at the bowlers end or square leg. “I used to enjoy going out there umpiring for your 10-over stint in a third grade game. I thought my biggest challenge is probably going to be whether I can last a day out there standing.”Veteran Christchurch cricket umpire David Stuthridge. In 2002 he umpired a warm-up game between Australia and South Africa at Bert Sutcliffe Oval before the under-19 World Cup.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 30, 2020 02:15 UTC