Sir Garfield Sobers regarded him as the best of all umpires, Dennis Lillee shared many a laugh with him and Merv Hughes called him a “legend”. Harold “Dickie” Bird, perhaps cricket’s most beloved umpire, has died at home in Yorkshire aged 92. Cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died aged 92. Credit: Getty Images“Dickie Bird became a national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth. He was appointed an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 2012 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cricket. He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy – and a legion of admirers across generations,” Yorkshire County Cricket Club said in a statement confirming Bird’s death.