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Vol. 5 Num 424 Fri. August 05, 2005  
   
Sports


Umpire Cowie calls time


New Zealand umpire Doug Cowie has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after 20 years at first-class and Test levels.

Cowie, 58, officiated in 22 Tests, 71 one-day internationals and more than 100 first-class games.

His final international was the one-day match between New Zealand and Australia in Auckland in February.

"Recent changes have placed greater demands on umpires and it's time to refocus my priorities," said Cowie.