The Stephen Anthony Bucknor OJ known as Steve Bucknor, is a former international cricket umpire. He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on 31 May 1946. He became a high school mathematics teacher and sports coach, before becoming an international football referee and a cricket umpire. In October 2007, he was awarded the Order of Jamaica, Commander Class, for "outstanding services in the field of sports". Bucknor retired from umpiring in March 2009. His final Test match was the 3rd Test between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town on 19–23 March, and his last One Day International match was the 4th ODI between his native West Indies and England at Barbados on 29 March, bringing his 20 year career as an official to an end. He had supervised 128 Tests (from 1989 to 2009) and 181 ODIs (from 1989–2009) as umpire.
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Image of Steve Bucknor referring decision to TV umpire
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