A really sad and heartbreaking news coming in ladies and gentlemen.

As per the latest media reports in ESPN CRICINFO, umpire Rudi Koertzen along with three others unfortunately passed away after a tragic head-on collision near Riversdale on Tuesday. The 73-year-old was on his way back home from Cape Town after a golf weekend when the tragic incident took place. His son, Rudi Koertzen Jr said, “He went on a golf tournament with some of his friend, and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf.”

During his career, he has been a part of 209 ODIs and has also stood over 100 Test matches. Our sincere condolences to the entire family of the lost soul and may the departed soul rest in peace. For updates, stay tuned to IWMBuzz.com