Graham Ian James Cowan (4 October 1940 – 20 July 2011) was a New Zealand cricket umpire. He officiated in five ODI games between 1989 and 1991.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Graham Ian James Cowan |
| Born | 4 October 1940 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Died | 20 July 2011 (aged 70) Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Umpiring information | |
| ODIs umpired | 5 (1989–1991) |
Source: Cricinfo, 17 May 2014 | |
Cowan began umpiring when he was transferred by the bank he worked for to the West Coast of the South Island in 1967.[2] He umpired in 46 first-class matches between 1972 and 1993.[3] He also umpired 35 List A matches between 1972 and 1993. Most of his matches involved Northern Districts, and all 81 matches were held in the North Island.[4]
Cowan also served as an administrator with both the West Coast Cricket Association and Auckland Cricket, chairman of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association, and chairman of Northland Cricket.[5]
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References edit
- ^ "Graham Cowan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "CRICKET - Behind the stumps". NZ Herald. 17 October 2006. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Graham Cowan as Umpire in First-Class Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Graham Cowan as Umpire in List A Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Former New Zealand umpire Graham Cowan dies". Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
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