About Brian Aldridge
Lived 1940 – 2021 (aged 81). Brian Aldridge was a New Zealand cricketer and cricket umpire.
Brian Leslie Aldridge (30 June 1940 – 9 December 2021) was a New Zealand cricket umpire.
Aldridge was one of the umpires in the 1992 Cricket World Cup final between England and Pakistan. At the time of his death, he was still the only New Zealander to have officiated in a World Cup final. As well as 20 Tests in New Zealand, he umpired in three Tests in Sri Lanka, two in Pakistan and one in Zimbabwe. In all, he umpired 84 first-class matches between 1979 and 1995.
In 1997, Aldridge became New Zealand Cricket's first-ever full-time umpire manager, a post he held until his retirement in 2008. Outside cricket, he worked as a builder.
Aldridge died in Christchurch on 9 December 2021, at the age of 81.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Aldridge?
cricketer
When was Brian Aldridge born?
Brian Aldridge was born on 30 June 1940 in Christchurch.
When did Brian Aldridge die?
Brian Aldridge died on 9 December 2021 in Christchurch.
What was Brian Aldridge's occupation?
Brian Aldridge was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Brian Aldridge?
Brian Aldridge was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Aldridge (umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Aldridge. https://biography.guide/brian-aldridge/
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