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Cricket-Iconic former umpire Bird dies at 92
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Dickie Bird, a legendary cricket umpire known for officiating World Cup finals, has died at 92. His career was marked by fairness and humor.
(Reuters) -Retired international cricket umpire Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, who officiated in three World Cup finals, has died aged 92, his former clubs Yorkshire and Leicestershire said on Tuesday.
Former first-class English cricketer Bird officiated his first test match in 1973, and went on to umpire 66 tests and 76 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in men's and women's cricket over the next 23 years.
"Bird’s playing career was cut short by injury, but his legacy was truly forged in his role as an international umpire ... writing his name ... as the most famous and popular official in the game’s history," Yorkshire said in a statement.
Leicestershire said Bird was one of the most iconic figures in the game of cricket, known worldwide for his "fairness, humour and love of the game" throughout his "legendary umpiring career."
"Leicestershire CCC would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to Dickie’s family, friends, and all those in the cricketing community who were inspired by him," the club added.
(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Dickie Bird was known as one of the most iconic figures in cricket, recognized worldwide for his fairness, humour, and love of the game throughout his legendary umpiring career.
Dickie Bird officiated in three World Cup finals during his career as an international cricket umpire.
Dickie Bird began his umpiring career in 1973, officiating his first test match that year.
His former clubs, Yorkshire and Leicestershire, announced his passing.
Leicestershire CCC extended heartfelt condolences to Dickie Bird's family, friends, and all those in the cricketing community who were inspired by him.
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