Former cricket umpire Harold “Dickie” Chicken poses along with his Officer of the Most Glorious Order of the British Empire (OBE) award after being knighted by Britain’s Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in London Could 15, 2012. — Reuters
Retired worldwide cricket umpire Harold Dennis “Dickie” Chicken, who officiated in three World Cup finals, has died aged 92, his former golf equipment Yorkshire and Leicestershire mentioned on Tuesday.
Former first-class English cricketer Chicken officiated his first take a look at match in 1973, and went on to umpire 66 exams and 76 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in males’s and ladies’s cricket over the following 23 years.
“Bird’s playing career was cut short by injury, but his legacy was truly forged in his role as an international umpire … writing his name … as the most famous and popular official in the game’s history,” Yorkshire mentioned in an announcement.
Leicestershire mentioned Chicken was one of the vital iconic figures within the sport of cricket, recognized worldwide for his “fairness, humour and love of the game” all through his “legendary umpiring career.”
“Leicestershire CCC would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to Dickie’s family, friends, and all those in the cricketing community who were inspired by him,” the membership added.
