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Dickie Bird dead aged 92: Legendary former Test cricket umpire passes away as tributes pour in

Daily Mail 1 min read 10 hours ago

Though he was generally regarded as a not-outer, he enjoyed the respect and affection of every player he came across, primarily because he officiated with humour and integrity.
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