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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

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.

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