David Shepherd 1940-2009
The Best of Shep
A pugnacious middle-order batsman, David Shepherd smashed a century on his county debut for Gloucestershire•The Cricketer International
He was possibly best known for his aversion to the dreaded Nelson - and never failed to put on the "hop" stance when required•Lawrence Griffiths/Getty Images
...and warning Waqar Younis after bowling two beamers in a 2003 World Cup game•Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
Shepherd bowed out of international cricket with the third match of the NatWest Challenge between Australia and England•Getty Images
He made his first-class umpiring debut in 1981, and his Test debut in the 1985 Ashes•Ben Radford/Getty Images
Instantly recognisable, he endeared himself to players with his sense of humour and gentle approach.•Gordon Brooks/AFP
He stood in 92 Tests and in three successive World Cup finals - 1996, 1999 and 2003•Getty Images
He fittingly ended his umpiring career at Bristol•Getty Images
He could be tough when the situation demanded, intervening here to stop an argument between Steve Waugh and Brian Lara in 2003...•Hamish Blair/Getty Images
His physique was no handicap to the increasing demands of top-level international umpiring•Craig Prentis/Getty Images
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