Dickie Bird obituary: 'One of cricket's greatest servants and popular characters'
Dickie Bird, the iconic former cricket umpire, has died at the age of 92.
Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, became one of the most famous faces in the game.
He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals, between 1973 and 1996.
Bird's home county side Yorkshire, for whom he played and served as president, described him as a "national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth".
