‘SHOCKING’ News for Cricket World, Legendary umpire Dickie Bird passes away at 92

In fact, Bird’s last Test was the 1996 Lord’s Test between India and England in which former skippers Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly made their debut in the traditional format.

“It is with profound sadness that The Yorkshire County Cricket Club announces the passing of Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird MBE OBE, one of cricket’s most beloved figures, who died peacefully at home at the age of 92,” the county club said in a statement.

“He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy — and a legion of admirers across generations,” Yorkshire added.

Bird had a long association with Yorkshire, starting his first-class career with the county in 1956, and before ending his career in 1964, Bird made 3,314 runs from 93 matches with two hundreds.

“The thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickie’s family and friends during this time. “He will be truly missed by all at the Club having spent an incredible amount of time in support of everyone here and will be remembered as one the greatest characters in Yorkshire’s history,” the club said.