
Legendary English umpire Dickie Bird passed away aged 92 on Tuesday.
The Yorkshireman officiated in 66 Tests and 69 ODIs across a storied career as a match official. His final Test match was India’s Test at Lord’s in 1996, a match notable for marking the debuts of Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly.
A man who made an immense mark in the sporting world, tributes have been flowing in for the Yorkshireman since the news of his passing.
England Cricket
Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain
“That was sad news indeed. Having played the game at the first-class level Dickie knew the tensions and pressures the players undergo and so was sympathetic to their frustrations if his decisions didn’t go their way. The players loved him because he was always ready to chat between overs and sometimes between deliveries too. Cricket has lost a unique character and a superb umpire. May his soul rest in peace”PTI
Sir Geoffrey Boycott, former England cricketer
Anil Kumble, former India captain
Kevin Pietersen, former England captain
Dinesh Karthik, former India cricketer
Barnsley Football Club
David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Published on Sep 23, 2025