Dickie Bird, legendary umpire beloved by the cricketing world, dies aged 92

Dickie Bird, the heralded former Test cricket umpire beloved across the game , has died at the age of 92.

His passing was announced by Yorkshire Cricket Club, who said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that The Yorkshire County Cricket Club announces the passing of Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird MBE OBE, one of cricket’s most beloved figures, who died peacefully at home at the age of 92.

“The thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickie’s family and friends during this time. He will be truly missed by all at the club having spent an incredible amount of time in support of everyone here and will be remembered as one the greatest characters in Yorkshire’s history.”

Bird set records for the most Test matches (66) and one-day internationals (69) um