Source :- PERTH NOW NEWS
Australia’s cricket community is in mourning following the sudden death of decorated umpire, mentor and volunteer Trevor Krink.
Krink had a serious medical episode in Darwin on Thursday and sadly could not be saved, loved ones revealed.
“I have lost a part of my heart and soul,” his partner Natalie Meredith-Fraser said.
“I miss you, Trevor. You are and will always be the best of me.”
Krink earned a reputation as a respected official and volunteer who played a “significant and far-reaching” role in grassroots cricket in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with associations, leagues and clubs quick to pay tribute to the passionate servant.
Decorated cricket official
In WA, where he lived, Krink dedicated countless hours to the Peel Cricket Association, Peel Junior Cricket Association, WA Suburban Turf Cricket, WA Premier Cricket and senior and junior Country Week carnivals.
He also officiated during the Australian Inclusion Championships and the Australian Country Championships during the most recent summer.
“His commitment, professionalism and passion for the game were widely recognised when he was named Community Cricket Match Official of the Year in 2023/24,” WA Community Cricket said on Facebook.
“Trevor’s service to cricket, and the positive impact he had on players, officials and fellow volunteers, will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the wider cricket community during this difficult time.”
The WA Country Cricket Board said Krink’s legacy “will continue to be felt for generations to come”, and that he would be thought of just as fondly for the person he was off the field.
“Trevor will be remembered as a great friend, mentor and advocate for cricket,” the board said.
“He was a dedicated student of the game who loved the craft of umpiring and generously shared his knowledge with countless officials, players and volunteers.
“Those who knew Trevor speak not only of his outstanding service to cricket, but of his character — a genuine, humble and generous person who was always willing to help others and contribute to the game he loved.”
Krink umpired 286 games from first grade to juniors, an achievement the WA Cricket Umpires’ Association said was “a testament to his enduring passion and unwavering passion”.
“Rest in peace, Trevor,” the association said.
“You were taken far too early, and your legacy will live on in the cricket community and in the hearts of all those who admired your commitment and passion.”
Outside of WA, Krink was a “familiar face” in his former home territory where he lent his expertise to cricket in the NT.
“Trevor had an incredible passion for the game and volunteering that saw him dedicate a lifetime of service to numerous cricket roles, clubs and associations,” Northern Territory Cricket said.
“Despite calling Perth home, Trevor’s love and dedication to umpiring brought him back to Darwin every dry season where he became a popular, highly valued and much-loved member of the NT Match Officials Association.”
The NT Cricket Match Official Association said “cricket and umpiring were more than a passion for Trevor”.
“Through his commitment to the game and the people within it, he helped shape our community and created friendships and memories that will endure for years to come,” the association said.
NT cricket clubs observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect before matches at the weekend.
A GoFundMe has been launched to support his family covering funeral costs.
