‘Never imagined it would happen’: Kettleborough on overtaking idol David Shepherd

IANS | July 2, 2025 10:53 PM

Grenada, July 2 (IANS) Richard Kettleborough will become England’s most capped on-field Test umpire when he stands in the second Test between West Indies and Australia starting in Grenada on Thursday. The Sheffield-born Kettleborough, whose Test career began in Galle 15 years ago, will umpire his 93rd on-field Test and in doing so overtake his original mentor David Shepherd.