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Recently-retired international umpire Rudi Koertzen has been appointed as the Regional Umpire Performance Manager (RUPM) for Africa, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed.
The South African, who stood in 108 Tests, 209 One-Day Internationals and 14 Twenty20 Internationals, will now performance manage, support and coach the Elite and International Panel umpires in Africa as well as umpires travelling to Africa to officiate.
He will also be closely involved with Cricket South Africa, Zimbabwe Cricket and ICC Africa in support of umpire development in Africa.
“It is a great honour to be able to give back to international cricket and to be able to share my experience and knowledge with umpires at all levels within the Africa region,” Koertzen said.
“I look forward to contributing to the improvement of officiating in the region and working alongside all those involved in this. I am delighted to be given this opportunity of continuing to be part of this wonderful game and the wonderful profession of umpiring.”
ICC Umpires and Referees Manager Vince van der Bijl added: “Rudi is deeply respected as an international umpire of 18 years, as a man of integrity and character and for his extremely strong work ethic.
“He has umpired through the technology changes of officiating and is the ideal candidate to use all that experience and knowledge to helping the up and coming umpires move forward into the international arena.
“This is a very exciting appointment for the umpiring community of Africa and we look forward to working with Rudi in his new role.”
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