About David Abbott
Lived 1934 – 2016 (aged 81). David Abbott was a New Zealand cricketer.
David William Abbott (8 June 1934 – 5 March 2016) was a New Zealand cricket umpire.
Born in Longbenton, Northumberland, England, in 1934, Abbott moved to Wellington, New Zealand, where he was a cricket umpire for over 50 years. He stood in a single One Day International at the 1982 Women's Cricket World Cup, between India and the International XI, and one first-class match, between Wellington and Canterbury, in the 1977–78 season.
Abbott died of cancer in Lower Hutt on 5 March 2016.
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Who was David Abbott?
cricketer (1934-2016)
When was David Abbott born?
David Abbott was born on 8 June 1934 in Longbenton.
When did David Abbott die?
David Abbott died on 5 March 2016 in Lower Hutt.
What was David Abbott's occupation?
David Abbott was a cricketer.
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David Abbott was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: David Abbott (cricket umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Abbott. https://biography.guide/david-abbott-cricketer/
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