What is recorded here
Roland Black was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, on 22 July 1971, and became a cricket umpire whose career spanned from 2006 through 2025. He stood in his first One Day International between Ireland and Afghanistan on 14 July 2016, and later officiated in the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament. His journey from local birthplace to international cricket reflects how one person's steady presence can carry a smaller region into wider recognition.
Why this person is known: Irish cricket umpire
- Birthplace
- Derry
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