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Dickie Bird remembered as ‘best umpire in the world’ at emotional Yorkshire farewell

A larger than life character, legendary umpire Bird passed away at the age of 92

The Independent UK

Dickie Bird remembered as ‘best umpire in world’ at emotional Yorkshire farewell

Bird died last month at the age of 92.

The Independent UK

‘A proper gent‘: people share memories of cricket umpire Dickie Bird

The proud Yorkshireman is remembered as someone who knew how to hold a crowd – and a cricket match

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Nottinghamshire move to brink of County Championship title

Nottinghamshire will take their first championship in 15 years if they reach 300 with the bat on Thursday.

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Why England have changed vice-captain for the Ashes: ‘Harry Brook is just a better leader’

Brook takes over from Ollie Pope, whose place could come under threat from Jacob Bethell in Australia

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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.

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ICC suspends USA Cricket membership with immediate effect

The US national teams will still be allowed to play despite the suspension, but under the oversight of the ICC

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Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte help Chelsea survive Lincoln scare

The pair scored within three minutes early in the second half after Rob Street’s opener for the Imps.

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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’s humour and love for cricket made him an unlikely icon of his sport

While he could be funny, he was also firm and players knew where they stood with umpire who became as famous as them

The Guardian - UK

Dickie Bird obituary

One of the world’s finest cricket umpires who became a popular celebrity known for his comic anecdotes and quirky ways

The Guardian - UK

Dickie Bird’s friends and family remember ‘Mr Barnsley’

The famous umpire never left the South Yorkshire town where he was born.

Evening Standard

Will Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook

Jacks has been handed the final spot in a 16-man squad that travels to Australia with hopes of reclaiming the urn for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

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Share your tributes and memories of Dickie Bird

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of cricket legend Dickie Bird – whether you met him, or appreciated his work

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott pays tribute to ‘respected, admired and loved’ Dickie Bird

One of cricket’s most recognisable figures has died at the age of 92

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Respected all over world – Graham Gooch leads tributes to Dickie Bird

Barnsley, Bird’s hometown football club, will hold a minute’s applause before Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.

The National (Scotland)

Former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92

Bird was one of the most prominent umpires of his era, and was made president of his home county Yorkshire in 2014.

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Dickie Bird makes sweet gesture to schoolboy in one of last interviews before death

Dickie Bird made a sweet gesture to schoolboy in one of his last interviews before his death.

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Dickie Bird: The magnetic umpire ‘married to cricket’ who was impossible to ignore

Bird has died at the age of 92 after becoming a household name for his charismatic personality on and off the cricket pitch

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Yorkshire mourn the loss of their ‘beloved’ Dickie Bird at the age of 92

Bird was synonymous with Yorkshire cricket.

Evening Standard

Dickie Bird: Legendary cricket umpire dies aged 92

Former umpire became one of the most famous faces in the sport

The Guardian - UK

Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92

The former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has died, with the former India spin-bowler Anil Kumble noting, ‘Cricket lost one of its brightest souls’

The Independent 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

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Phones, sweets and sandpaper: a pocket history of cricketers’ unusual items

The mobile that fell out of Tom Bailey’s trousers when he was batting over the weekend isn’t the strangest thing players have secreted in their whites

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