Steve Bucknor Cricket Umpire Test ODI FIFA Referee World Cup

Steve Bucknor is a popular name and a familiar face in the world of cricket. His full name is Stephen Anthony Bucknor though he is more commonly known as Steve Bucknor. The name of this cricket umpire is known globally. Steve is also a popular name in the game of football since he was a FIFA referee in the World Cup in 1988.

Born at Montego Bay in Jamaica on May 31st, 1946, Steve Bucknor now is around 62 years old. With a height of 6 feet 3 inch Steve is a well known personality associated with the field of sports. Steve has got an exceptional nickname of Slow Death. For his outstanding service in the world of sports, Steve has been awarded the Order of Jamaica, Commander Class.

Prior to getting involved with the field of sports completely, Steve Bucknor used to be a high school mathematics teacher and a sport coach. He is now fully involved in the game of cricket but before that he was a football referee. When the FIFA lowered the age of retirement of the referee to 45, unfortunately, Steve had to retire from football but was welcomed in the game of cricket.

As a Test umpire and ODI umpire, Steve Bucknor has numerous matches to his credit. From 1989 till this year 119 test matches and 167 one day matches were umpired by him. His first appearance in the cricket field was on 18th March, in 1989 at Antigua in ODI series between West Indies and India. The first test match was played under his umpiring on 3rd May, 1989, between West Indies and India.

Although he was not much experienced, he was selected for the 1992 Cricket World Cup in Australasia. He was a leading umpire in the next four World Cups between the period 1996 and 2007. Steve Bucknor is the member of Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, which consists of worlds best umpires from its foundation.

In the history of World Cup cricket, Steve Bucknor has umpired in 44 matches including five finals. In the Test cricket, he has officiated in 100 matches including 14 Ashes Test matches. In the ODI history, Steve has officiated in the third highest number of matches after Rudi Koertzen and David Shepherd. He has received Bronze Bails award from ICC for umpiring in 100 ODIs and Gold Bails award for 100 Test matches that he umpired.

His decision against India team is often criticized. Steve Bucknor takes a long-time in giving his decision in case of LBW. Despite achieving the honor for umpiring 100 Test matches and numerous other awards and honor, he is still widely criticized. Steve Bucknor