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Leeds, July 7 (CRICKETNMORE): <\/strong> Umpire Ian Gould, who officiated in his final ODI at Headingley during the World Cup encounter between India and Sri Lanka, admitted he could not have wished for a better way to bow out of the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

On Saturday, the experienced English umpire came back from the middle for the final time during India's win over Sri Lanka, bringing down the curtain on a 13-year international career as an umpire.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

His family were on hand as Gould was honoured in a presentation with India great Sanjay Manjrekar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"It's been an amazing experience. There are a lot of people I'd like to thank. The ECB for setting me on this road and the ICC finishing it for me. It's been great fun and a great experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"The time was right (to stop). I've had a great year and I've enjoyed it. I thought the time now is to move on and let someone else come through.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"There are some very exciting umpires coming through as well with the 12 who are here. It's a very strong group now."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Known for his rapport with the players and genial nature, Gould, known as Gunner because of the time he spent in the Arsenal youth set-up, had a few words of advice for those who will follow in his footsteps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He added: "You've got to understand people, you've got to meet people, talk to people, you have to practise with people.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

They get to understand you and you understand them. It makes it a lot easier if you do it that way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"All I can ever say to anyone, and the other umpires have heard this a million times: 'Keep smiling and enjoy it.'"
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