Career
His debut as One Day International umpire was at Christchurch in February 1973, in the first one-day cricket match played in New Zealand. He made his Test debut eight years earlier, also in Christchurch. During the Second Test between New Zealand and West Indies at Christchurch"s Lancaster Park in February 1980, the West Indies considered his umpiring so poor that they refused to emerge from their dressing room after the tea break on Day 3 unless Goodall was immediately replaced.
After 11 minutes, they were persuaded to resume.
Colin Croft collided with Goodall at the end of his bowling run-up during the fourth day"s play. West Indies captain Clive Lloyd later regretted not taking a firmer line with his players.
Goodall continued officiating in Tests and one-day matches after the infamous Christchurch incident. His last match as umpire was a One Day International at Napier in March 1988.
