About Richard Ashman
Lived 1899 – 1965 (aged 65). Richard Ashman was a South African cricketer and cricket umpire.
Richard Gerald Alfred Ashman (24 November 1899 – 15 May 1965) was a South African cricketer and cricket umpire.
In domestic first-class cricket, Ashman played six games as a wicket-keeper for Orange Free State from December 1931 to December 1932.
Ashman umpired 24 first-class matches in South Africa between 1931 and 1950. His Test umpiring career commenced in 1935 when he officiated in the second South Africa–Australia Test at Johannesburg in December. He umpired all five Tests between South Africa and England in 1938–39. His 14th and final Test as umpire was in January 1950, another match between South Africa and Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Ashman?
South African cricketer (1899-1965)
When was Richard Ashman born?
Richard Ashman was born on 24 November 1899 in London.
When did Richard Ashman die?
Richard Ashman died on 15 May 1965 in Bloemfontein.
What was Richard Ashman's occupation?
Richard Ashman was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
What nationality was Richard Ashman?
Richard Ashman was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Ashman. https://biography.guide/richard-ashman/
MLA: "Richard Ashman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-ashman/.
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