David Kinsella
New Zealand cricket player and umpire
About David Kinsella
Lived 1937 – 2026 (aged 89). David Kinsella was a New Zealand cricketer, cricket umpire, school teacher and deputy head teacher.
David Arthur Kinsella (23 February 1937 – 16 June 2026) was a New Zealand cricket umpire. At the international level, he stood in three Test matches between 1981 and 1983 and six ODI games between 1982 and 1985. He also played for Central Districts in the Plunket Shield, and Taranaki in the Hawke Cup. He was the father of Penny Kinsella.
Kinsella died in Wellington on 16 June 2026, at the age of 89.
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Who was David Kinsella?
New Zealand cricket player and umpire (1937–2026)
When was David Kinsella born?
David Kinsella was born on 23 February 1937 in New Plymouth.
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David Kinsella died on 16 June 2026.
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David Kinsella was a cricketer, cricket umpire, school teacher and deputy head teacher.
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David Kinsella was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Kinsella. https://biography.guide/david-kinsella/
MLA: "David Kinsella." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-kinsella/.
Chicago: "David Kinsella." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-kinsella/.
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