About Doug Cowie
Born 1946. Doug Cowie is a New Zealand cricketer and cricket umpire.
Douglas Bruce Cowie (born 2 December 1946) is a former cricket umpire from New Zealand. He officiated at first-class level for over two decades, before a ten-year spell at international level saw him stand in 22 Tests and 71 ODIs. Cowie also officiated in the 1999 World Cup in England. He retired from all forms of umpiring in 2005.
Following his retirement as an umpire, Cowie worked for the ICC as the manager for umpires and referees. He left this job in 2008.
As of 2024, Cowie works as an Umpiring Administrator for the Auckland Cricket.
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Who is Doug Cowie?
New Zealand cricket umpire
When was Doug Cowie born?
Doug Cowie was born on 2 December 1946 in Kaitaia.
What is Doug Cowie's occupation?
Doug Cowie is a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality is Doug Cowie?
Doug Cowie is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Cowie (umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Cowie. https://biography.guide/doug-cowie-cricketer/
MLA: "Doug Cowie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-cowie-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Doug Cowie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-cowie-cricketer/.
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