19 Oct 2021

NZ cricket's leading umpire has died aged 83

From Nights, 10:30 pm on 19 October 2021

It's a sad day for cricket fans as New Zealand Cricket's leading umpire for two decades, Fred Goodall has died aged 83. Fred Goodall umpired 24 tests and 15 one-day internationals between 1965 and 1988 but was best known as being the victim of an elbow in the back from West Indies fast bowler Colin Croft during their tumultuous tour of New Zealand in 1979. Bryan Waddle who is often referred to as "The voice of New Zealand Cricket" joins us to remember the legacy Fred has left behind.

Former test cricket umpire the late Fred Goodall.

Former test cricket umpire the late Fred Goodall. Photo: Photosport