Harold “Dickie” Bird, one of cricket’s most famous and much-loved former umpires , has died at the age of 92, England’s Yorkshire County Cricket Club (CCC) has announced.

Bird “died peacefully at home”, Yorkshire CCC wrote in a post announcing Bird’s death on Tuesday.

He began his umpiring career in 1973 and officiated in 66 Test matches, 69 men’s one-day internationals and three World Cup finals before retiring in 1996.

He was given a guard of honour at Lord’s Cricket Ground by England and India players before his final Test.

Bird’s eccentric and humorous character endeared him to cricket fans around the world and across generations.

Yorkshire called Bird a “national treasure” who was “known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth”.

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