SaralnamaRetired England umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird died at 92. The ICC expressed sorrow at his passing. Bird officiated 66 Tests and 69 ODIs, including three World Cup finals. He began umpiring in 1970 and stood in his first Test in 1973. His last Test was at Lord's in 1996. Bird played 93 first-class matches for Yorkshire and Leicestershire. His autobiography sold over a million copies. After retirement, he helped young athletes through his foundation. Bird received an OBE in 2012. ICC Chairman Jay Shah called him a symbol of integrity and a beloved figure in cricket. (Updated 25 Sep 2025, 13:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Retired England umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird died at 92
- The ICC expressed sorrow at his passing
- Bird officiated 66 Tests and 69 ODIs, including three World Cup finals