South African umpire Rudi Koertzen became the first umpire to officiate 200 ODI , he reached the 200 mark during the second match between Ireland and Kenya in Dublin.
Speaking in this occasion Koertzen said:
"For someone who started umpiring very late in life, it is a huge personal achievement and a dream come true. It is really a great and satisfying feeling,"
"It has been an exciting 17 years in the business. Every job has highs and lows and umpiring is no exception.
"Umpiring provided me the opportunity to travel, meet amazing people, understand different cultures but most importantly it was a privilege to see young talents become stalwarts."
Koertzen, 60, made his international debut in the match between South Africa and India in Port Elizabeth December 1992 and since then has gone on to become one of the game’s most respected officials. He is also just short of one to reach century in tests .The second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord’s July 16 will be Koertzen’s 100th.Koertzen stood in the 1999, 2003 and 2007 ICC Cricket World Cups and the ICC World Twenty20 2009.
