The late Shaun George looking after a domestic List A game in Gqeberha (Image: Richard Hubbard/Gallo Images)
Acclaimed international umpire Marais Erasmus paid tribute to his late colleague, Shaun George, saying he always felt safe and backed when he worked with him on the field.
The 56-year-old George suffered a stroke on Thursday and later died on Saturday night, much to the shock of the South African cricketing fraternity.
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