Cricket NSW is saddened to hear of the passing this week of long-serving Sydney Shires Cricket Umpires Association (SSCUA) Life Member, George Richards.
Richards had a long-lasting and distinguished umpiring career that encompassed 149 NSW Premier Cricket matches, before transitioning to SSCUA where he would officiate a further 136 matches in the Shires competition.
His significant impact within the SSCUA extended on and off the field. Richards was active on the Executive Committee, and was elected Association President in season 2005/06, a role he undertook for three years.
During the SSCUA Annual General Meeting in July 2012, Richards achieved the distinction of becoming the first member in history to be awarded life membership.
In early 2020, the SCCUA Management Committee introduced an annual award in Richards’ honour – The George Richards Member of the Year Award – which celebrates the best all-round member each season.
Cricket NSW extends its condolences to George’s family and friends and thank him for his immense contribution to our game.
