LONDON: Renowned and much-adored umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird died at the age of 92.

Bird officiated in 66 Tests and 69 ODIs in a long career spanning between 1973 and 1996.

In fact, Bird’s last Test was the 1996 Lord’s Test between India and England in which former skippers Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly made their debut in the traditional format.

“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 county club said in a statement.

“He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy -- and a legion of admirers across generations,” Yorkshire added.

Bird had a long association with Yorkshire, starting his firs

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