In SummaryDickie Bird, a former player who became a legendary umpire, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of fairness and dedication to the sport. He stood in a record 66 Test matches and 69 one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals, earning respect and honors like an OBE. The cricket world is mourning the loss of Dickie Bird, the famous and much-loved umpire who died peacefully at age 92. As a right-handed opener, Bird debuted for Yorkshire in 1956 but struggled with a persistent knee injury that limited his potential. Retiring as a player at 31 due to injury, he turned to umpiring at 36, debuting in county cricket in 1970.