Harold Dickie Bird, one of the most advanced and beloved judges in cricket history, passed away at the age of 92. The legendary judge was celebrating the 66 Tests and 69 One Day International.
Every inning, whether it’s cricket or life, always has an end. Cricket’s legendary referee Harold “Dickey” Bird finished the innings at the edge of 92.
After finishing his cricket career as a batter in 1960, he was ruled out due to injuries. Four years later, he switched to judgement, and then became a common name.
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The great umpire Harold Dickie Bird has passed away at the age of 92.
The legendary British judge Dicky Bird made a judge in 1970 and was known throughout his career for his famous uneasy attitude towards timekeeping. In the order of events, he traveled to London for his second match and arrived there at 6am in the match at 11am. He was famously caught By police officers trying to enlarge the wall of the still locked ground.
After quitting his umpire career, he served as president of the Yorkshire Cricket Club in his hometown. He worked there until 2014. And now, 11 years later, at the age of 92, he lost a peaceful death in his residence.
Get a glimpse into Dicky Bird’s illustrious career
Dickie Bird began his career as the finest batter in Yorkshire in 1956, continuing with National Cricket for 10 years. After Yorkshire he moved Leicestershire in 1960, and since then, his career has seen a big dip due to frequent injuries. These injuries shortened his career as a cricketer. He averaged 20.71 in 93 first class matches, earning his second century and 181 personal bests.
In 1970, Dickie Bird made his debut as a judge and quickly moved to a famous person. During the judgement date, he was known for his passive attitude of raising his fingers for the LBW appeal. If he had been in the present day, many of his decisions would have been overturned by the doctor. In his final test, he received honorary guards from Indians and English players.
One of the most memorable incidents of Dickie Bird’s career included his decision on the 1995 West Indies tour. In the same match, he also dropped a pocket full of marble that he used to count delivery.
Yorkshire County pays homage to the former judge
Yorkshire, the county club where he first began to perform and then president, said he was a “national treasure known not only for his judgement excellence, but also for his eccentricity and warmth.”
“It is deeply saddened that the Yorkshire County Cricket Club announces the death of one of the most beloved cricket figures, Harold Dennis Dickey Bird, MBE OBE, who passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 92.”
“He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility and joy, and a legacy of worshippers for generations,” Yorkshire added.
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