Is WC Final Umpire Richard Kettleborough Dead or Alive? Viral Death Hoax Leaves Cricket Fans Stunned
If you are active on social media then you might have seen the ‘RIP Richard Kettleborough’ trending on platforms like Twitter, and Instagram. This hashtag has been trending on Twitter for some time indicating that the English cricket umpire who also was in the recent World Cup Final has died.
Here we will be diving into the story and finding out more about it. Keep on scrolling-
What happened to Umpire Richard Kettleborough? Why is RIP trending on Social Media?
Well, let us clear the scene, this is just another death hoax circulating and gathering attention.
The exact origin of the hashtag still remains a mystery. Since RIP Richard Kettleborough, many have started to believe that he actually died. But to put all the rumors to rest, he is alive and well. Any rumors on social media indicating that he died are completely false. Apart from being an umpire, he has also played cricket for a very long time.
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Is WC Final Umpire Richard Kettleborough Dead or Alive?
As mentioned above, he is alive and the rumors about his sudden demise are false. We urge our readers not to read or share such stories because it has no relevance to reality. Some unauthorized websites circulate death hoaxes to gain clicks and attention.
Who is Richard Kettleborough?
In his long professional career, he has achieved many impressive milestones. Earlier he played as a cricketer and later shifted to international cricket umpire. In 1994, he made his debut with the local English club, Yorkshire and played with them till 1997.
Richard Kettleborough’s Salary and Net Worth
As per news reports and tabloids, Richard Kettleborough’s net worth stands somewhere around $5 million.
