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Umpire Billy Bowden (centre) shows off his infamous crooked finger during a 2005 social event alongside New Zealand's Stephen Fleming (left) and Australia star Shane Warne (right),Shane Warne gets a successful decision from umpire Billy Bowden after appealing for LBW during the second Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston in 2005,New Zelander Bowden became well known for his eccentric signaling during games, with his crooked index finger being caused by severe viral arthritis suffered when he was 21,Glenn McGrath laughs as he's shown a red card by umpire Billy Bowden for feigning to bowl underarm against New Zealand in a 2005 T20 international in Auckland,Bowden watches on seemingly unmoved as India and Australia players dive for cover to avoid a swarm of bees during the third Test in New Delhi in 2008.The comments below have not been moderated.The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.We are no longer accepting comments on this article.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group.NRL bad boy turned delicatessen owner John Hopoate fined for...For love NOT money: GWS Giants AFL player forgoes $2 MILLION...Liverpool's complete signing of Thiago Alcantara,David James tips Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season,Thiago Alcantara: Liverpool target in profile,Gareth Bale back in UK ahead of Tottenham deal,Gareth Bale set to top list of Premier League's biggest earners,Tottenham supporters excited by Gareth Bale move from Real Madrid,Slaven Bilic talks about getting sent off by the ref after match,Jose Mourinho 'This is a joke, a total joke!' Billy Bowden's crooked finger won't be giving out any more Australian batsmen after he was axed from the Test umpires list. Billy has 1 job listed on their profile. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brent Fraser " Billy " Bowden (born 11 April 1963) is a cricket umpire from New Zealand. I help clients, who are sick to death of dieting, find a happier way to eat healthy and embrace their changing body.