Douglas Bruce Cowie (born 2 December 1946) is a former cricket umpire from New Zealand. He officiated at first-class level for over two decades, before a ten-year spell at international level saw him stand in 22 Tests and 71 ODIs.[1] Cowie also officiated in the 1999 World Cup in England. He retired from all forms of umpiring in 2005.[2]

Doug Cowie
Personal information
Full name
Douglas Bruce Cowie
Born (1946-12-02) 2 December 1946 (age 77)
Kaitaia, New Zealand
Umpiring information
Tests umpired22 (1995–2002)
ODIs umpired71 (1992–2005)
Source: Cricinfo, 8 September 2007

Following his retirement as an umpire, Cowie worked for the ICC as the manager for umpires and referees. He left this job in 2008.[3]

As of 2024, Cowie works as an Umpiring Administrator for the Auckland Cricket.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Doug Cowie". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  2. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/other_international/4741113.stm
  3. ^ https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/3108502/New-Zealands-Doug-Cowie-quits-ICC-umpiring-job-report
  4. ^ https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/about-us/staff
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