dickie bird interview

Dickie Bird at 92: Letters, long walks and the love of cricket

admin5546 months ago014 mins

Some mornings feel unusually lazy and aimless for Dickie Bird. There are days when he rises early, completes his exercises, and runs around the backyard garden. At other times, though, nothing feels quite right. “I find no purpose in getting out of bed. There have been many such days,” he says. “When I wake up…

Dickie Bird on slow over-rates during IND vs ENG: Umpires should not tolerate stoppages in play

admin5546 months ago06 mins

Slow over-rates and frequent ball changes during the three Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy have put the umpires, and their inability to maintain the tempo of play, under the scanner. Several former cricketers, including former England captain Michael Atherton, have criticised the umpires for losing their grip on the game. India captain Shubman Gill and…