Rudi Koertzen was a member of ICC’s elite panel of umpires for eight years. He officiated in 331 matches, a record at the time of his retirement in 2010, which has since been surpassed by Pakistan’s Aleem Dar.
The cricket world has lost renowned umpire Rudi Koertzen, who died on Tuesday. According to family members, the 73-year-old met his death in a car accident in South Africa. According to reports, the South African umpire was driving from Cape Town to Despatch in the Eastern Cape, where he was staying with his family.
Following his tragic death, several cricketers and umpires expressed their condolences to his family on social media. Virender Sehwag, one of India’s most lethal batters, also paid an emotional tribute to Koertzen, recalling the times they shared on the field.
Sehwag revealed in a series of tweets that Koertzen was so fond of his batting that he used to scold him every time he played a rash shot. He also mentioned another incident in which Koertzen asked Sehwag for help in purchasing pads for his son, and the Indian responded by gifting him a pair.
“Thank you, Rudi Koertzen!” Shanti Om. Sincere condolences to his family.
Anamika 
Harsh