Which cricket umpire stood on one leg?

David Shepherd and the Legend of the Nelson

Cricket is a game filled with quirky superstitions, but few are as charmingly eccentric as the ritual performed by legendary umpire David Shepherd. Whenever the team batting reached a score of 111—or its double, 222—Shepherd would famously hop on one leg and lift the other off the ground until the score changed.

Known affectionately as the "Nelson," this quirky superstition originated from naval folklore regarding Lord Nelson, though cricket lore heavily associates it with bad luck or a change of fate. Shepherd maintained this lighthearted tradition throughout his illustrious career, bringing smiles to players and fans alike.

His final international match during the NatWest Challenge marked the very last time he signaled the Nelson on the world stage. As Australia reached 222 runs, Shepherd performed his iconic hop one final time, cementing a legacy as one of the game's most beloved and joyful figures.