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Yorkshire remember Dickie Bird ahead of County Championship match at Headingley

Bird’s seat in the main pavilion was adorned in an umpire’s coat, a flat cap and a Yorkshire rose.

The Independent UK

Who is Dickie Bird? Quick Facts About Legendary Cricket Umpire and National Treasure Who Died Aged 92

Dickie Bird, the beloved cricket umpire and Barnsley legend, has died aged 92, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, eccentricity and enduring affection from players and fans worldwide.

International Business Times UK

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

Bird was as famous for his good humour and eccentric approach to life as he was for being a hugely successful cricket umpire, in a career that took in 66 Tests and three World Cup finals

The Independent UK

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Colin Graves says Yorkshire must seek private ownership to survive

Colin Graves will start the process of attempting to demutualise Yorkshire CCC but he will face considerably stiff opposition, with one local MP asking members to ‘hold their nerve and oppose’ the move

The Guardian - UK

Tired and divided: how Yorkshire fans view likely return of Colin Graves

Supporters of cricket club are nervous about the former chairman’s takeover, expected to be sealed on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Colin Graves apologises for racism at Yorkshire after takeover approved

Colin Graves’s return to Yorkshire CCC will be subject to a member vote at an extraordinary general meeting on 2 February

The Guardian - UK

Colin Graves set for Yorkshire return as club board accept bailout offer

The deal must still be ratified by Yorkshire members at an extraordinary general meeting

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Colin Graves invited to appear at select committee amid likely Yorkshire return

The club’s board announced late on Wednesday night that it had approved a loan offer from Graves.

The Independent UK

It is tempting to see no winners but ECB’s judgment is a victory for Rafiq

This saga is an observation porthole into English cricket and, beyond that, Yorkshire CCC and wider society

The Guardian - UK

Lord Patel announces he will step down as Yorkshire chair following turbulent spell

Lord Patel was appointed in November 2021 after Roger Hutton resigned and staff were relieved of their duties following allegations of racism by Azeem Rafiq resulting in a tough tenure of reform

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq and family flee UK after backlash over Yorkshire racism scandal

Azeem Rafiq seems to have taken the decision to leave the UK with his family due to the abuse they have all suffered since his racial abuse allegation against Yorkshire CCC came to light

Daily Mirror

Ex-Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton to skip ECB racism hearing over "unfair" process

The disciplinary hearing against Yorkshire, which will take place in public, will begin in late November following the racism allegations made by their former player Azeem Rafiq

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire CCC reaches agreement with former coach Andrew Gale over sacking

Andrew Gale was sacked from his head coaching role at Yorkshire County Cricket Club following the findings of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal last year, and has now reached an agreement with the club

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire cricket’s great divide: ‘We’ve got to stop looking over the fence at each other’

Special report As the county club try to repair their reputation in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq scandal, splits in the local leagues are more than skin deep

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Rafiq welcomes chance of ‘closure’ after ECB charges in Yorkshire racism case

A number of people have been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board following its investigation into allegations of racism at Yorkshire

The Independent UK

Yorkshire vote in reforms to pave way for England internationals at Headingley

Lord Kamlesh Patel lauded the ‘overwhelming vote for positive change’ after the Yorkshire CCC extraordinary general meeting

Daily Mirror

ECB 'line up replacement venue for England Test' if Yorkshire do not vote through reforms

Yorkshire have until the end of March to approve a series of reforms which will see them allowed to host England matches this summer

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire in chaos as chairman Lord Patel faces calls to go after 'mistake-riddled reign'

Yorkshire CCC chairman Lord Patel is facing calls from predecessor Robin Smith to leave his role - Smith has deemed Patel's job invalid and claims he could be liable for the sackings of 14 staff

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