Dickie Bird dies aged 92: Tributes paid to iconic former umpire

British and Wales Cricket Board said: “Everyone in ECB is very upset that Dickie Bird has heard the passing.

“A proud Yorkshireman and a very popular referee, will be very longing. Late in peace, Dickie.”

Bird was born in Barnsley and played the club Kricket, where he stayed as a close friend with legendary England Dough Geoff Boycott and journalist and TV presenter Sir Michael Parkinson.

The right -handed Bird began playing in Yorkshire before moving to Leicestershire. He played 93 first -class matches and scored two centuries.

But he will be remembered for his career as a referee.

At one stage, the 66 test was the most test that a referee stopped.

In addition, the Queen II, who said he met 29 times. The charity has made matches for Elizabeth.

Before the final test in 1996, Bird was given an honor guard at the outside of Lord’s by England and Indian players.

He stopped in his last official match in 1998 – a fixture between Yorkshire and Warwickshire in Headingley remained a regular visitor.

Yorkshire, “Yorkshire County Cricket Club everyone’s thoughts, during this time with Dickie’s family and friends.” He said.

He said: “It will really be missed by everyone in the club, will have an incredible time to support everyone here, and will be remembered as one of the biggest characters in Yorkshire’s history.”