
Former umpire 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92
The Peninsula
London: Former Test umpire Harold Dickie Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County cricket Club...
London: Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County cricket Club announced on Tuesday.
Bird stood in 66 Tests between 1973 and 1996 as well as 69 men's one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals.
His home county, Yorkshire, issued a statement saying Bird, "one of cricket's most beloved figures", had died peacefully at home.
"Dickie Bird enjoyed an illustrious career as an international umpire, writing his name into history as the most famous and popular official in the game's history," the club said.
Yorkshire said he had become a "national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his "eccentricities and warmth".













