About Ian Robinson
Lived 1947 – 2016 (aged 69). Ian Robinson was a Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket umpire.
Ian David Robinson (11 March 1947 – 3 April 2016) was a Zimbabwean cricket umpire who officiated in 28 Test matches and 90 One Day Internationals.
Robinson started his umpiring career in 1975, was promoted to first-class level in 1978 and remained there for 31 seasons. He made his international umpiring debut in Zimbabwe's inaugural Test, against India at Harare in 1992. He was a member of the ICC International Panel and umpired in 3 World Cups.
In 2008, he announced his retirement from top-level umpiring to take up the role of ICC Regional Umpires' Performance Manager for the Africa region.
On 3 April 2016, Robinson died from lung cancer at the age of 69 in Harare.
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Who was Ian Robinson?
Zimbabwean cricket umpire (1947-2016)
When was Ian Robinson born?
Ian Robinson was born on 11 March 1947 in Oxford.
When did Ian Robinson die?
Ian Robinson died on 3 April 2016 in Harare.
What was Ian Robinson's occupation?
Ian Robinson was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Ian Robinson?
Ian Robinson was Zimbabwean.
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· DBpedia: Ian Robinson (cricket umpire)
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