‘Cricket has lost a unique character’: Sunil Gavaskar’s emotional tribute to legendary umpire Dickie Bird
The cricketing world mourns the loss of one of its most beloved figures, Harold “Dickie” Bird, who passed away peacefully at his home in Yorkshire on September 23, 2025, at the age of 92. Revered for his fairness, humour, and deep understanding of the game, Bird officiated in 66 Test matches and 69 One Day…