Ian David Robinson (11 March 1947 – 3 April 2016) was a Zimbabwean cricket umpire who officiated in 28 Test matches and 90 One Day Internationals.
Robinson started his umpiring career in 1975, was promoted to first-class level in 1978 and remained there for 31 seasons. He made his international umpiring debut in Zimbabwe's inaugural Test, against India at Harare in 1992. He was a member of the ICC International Panel and umpired in 3 World Cups.
In 2008, he announced his retirement from top-level umpiring to take up the role of ICC Regional Umpires' Performance Manager for the Africa region.Robinson retires to take up ICC role
On 3 April 2016, Robinson died from lung cancer at the age of 69 in Harare.ICC statement on the passing of former Zimbabwe Umpire Ian Robinson
See also List of Test cricket umpires List of One Day International cricket umpires
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