South Africa wore black armbands on the opening day of their tour against England Lions in Canterbury on Tuesday as a mark of respect.
The Marylebone Cricket Club led tributes to him on Twitter, saying:"MCC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Honorary Life Member and former umpire, Rudi Koertzen. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.""It is a very big loss, foremost for his family and then for South Africa and cricket," Mr Dar was quoted as saying by ESPNcricInfo.
"I stood in so many games with him. He was not only very good as an umpire but also an excellent colleague, always very cooperative on field and also always willing to help off the field.Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag commented:"Whenever I used to play a rash shot he used to scold me saying 'play sensible, I want to watch your batting'.
"He was a gifted individual and one of the finest umpires the game has witnessed, known for his sharp decision-making abilities." Ex-Pakistan captain Wasim Akram also tweeted:"Saddened to know about the sudden demise of umpire Rudi Koertzen. "He was forthright and knowledgeable umpire, shared some wonderful moments with him on and off the field. My deepest condolences to the family. RIP."
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