Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which famous cricket umpire is known as "slow death"?

  1. dicky bird

  2. billy bowden

  3. david shepherd

  4. steve bucknor

  5. rudi koertzon
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Explanation

Steve Bucknor, the West Indian umpire, earned the nickname 'Slow Death' for his deliberate style of adjudicating decisions. He would take considerable time before raising his finger or making any decision, which frustrated players and spectators but added to his distinctive umpiring persona.

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