About John Ward
Born 1962. John Ward is an Australian cricketer, cricket umpire and germanist.
John David Ward (born 27 April 1962) is an Australian cricket umpire. In April 2020, Ward announced his retirement from elite umpiring.
Umpiring career He made his international debut on 28 January 2013, in a Twenty20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka. He stood in his first ODI game in 2014. On 1 December 2015 during a Ranji Trophy game, a shot by Barinder Sran struck Ward on the head.
He stood in 87 First-class, 84 List A and 117 T20 matches.
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Who is John Ward?
Australian cricket umpire
When was John Ward born?
John Ward was born on 27 April 1962 in Melbourne.
What is John Ward's occupation?
John Ward is a cricketer, cricket umpire and germanist.
What nationality is John Ward?
John Ward is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ward. https://biography.guide/john-ward-cricketer-1962/
MLA: "John Ward." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ward-cricketer-1962/.
Chicago: "John Ward." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ward-cricketer-1962/.
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