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One of the first neutral umpires in Tests, Piloo Reporter dies at 84
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One Of The First Neutral Umpires In Tests, Piloo Reporter Dies At 84

By IANS News September 03, 2023 • 17:24 PM View: 506

Piloo Reporter, one of the first two neutral umpires in the history of international cricket, passed away on Sunday in Mumbai because of illness. The 84-year-old Reporter was suffering from Cerebral Contusion disease and was being taken care of at his home by his wife and two daughters.

The 1992 World Cup, which was played in Australia and New Zealand, was one of the tournaments apart from 14 Test matches and 22 ODIs that Reporter officiated in. Reporter, the sole Indian umpire in the 1992 World Cup, was known for his nimble signalling of a boundary.

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