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Dickie Bird, legendary umpire beloved by the cricketing world, dies aged 92

Dickie Bird, legendary umpire beloved by the cricketing world, dies aged 92

Bird was as famous for his good humour and eccentric approach to life as he was for being a hugely successful cricket umpire, in a career that took in 66 Tests and three World Cup finals

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