Stephen Russell Bernard (born 28 December 1949) is an Australian cricketer and referee. He played his domestic matches for New South Wales between the 1970âÂÂ71 and 1978âÂÂ79 seasons.
Bernard is best known for holding several senior positions in New South Wales and Australian cricket. Through the 1980s and early 1990s, he served as a selector for NSW, even assuming chairmanship of the panel towards the end of his stint. He then graduated to a position on the national selection panel in 1993âÂÂ94, operating in the post for four years. He was appointed Australian team manager for the Australian tour of India in 1997âÂÂ98, through to the 2010âÂÂ2011 season.
Bernard later served as a member of the ICC Associate and Affiliate Panel of Referee, representing Australia.