Dickie Bird, legendary umpire beloved by the cricketing world, dies aged 92
Cricket icon Dickie Bird dies aged 92
- Dickie Bird, the revered former Test cricket umpire, has died peacefully at the age of 92.
- Bird was a beloved figure in cricket, known for his good humour, eccentric approach, and a distinguished 26-year officiating career.
- He set records for umpiring the most Test matches (66) and One-Day Internationals (69), including three Cricket World Cup finals.
- Born in Barnsley, Bird was proud of his working-class roots and Yorkshire identity, having also played for his county and Leicestershire.
- Bird never married, dedicating his life to cricket, and was a close friend of the late journalist Michael Parkinson.