Dickie Bird: "Umpiring is done by technology these days"
5 years, 6 months ago

Dickie Bird: "Umpiring is done by technology these days"

The Hindu  

The legendary English umpire, Harold Dennis Bird, better known as Dickie, officiated in 66 Tests and 69 ODIs between 1973 and 1996. Dickie Bird's last stint as an international umpire was at Lord's, London, in the second Test of the India-England series in 1996. READ| Sourav Ganguly cracks century at Lord's on Test debut “I am following all the matches of the World Cup,” he tells Sportstar. Having witnessed the evolution of umpiring, Bird believes that with technology taking the front seat, on-field umpires will soon lose their relevance. READ| The 1983 World Cup: A view from behind the stumps In your long career, what is that one moment — a particular match or a decision — that you will always cherish?

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From 1975 to 2019: How umpiring has evolved with World Cups
1 year, 3 months ago

From 1975 to 2019: How umpiring has evolved with World Cups

The Hindu  

A commentator was once challenged to give his decision on air the moment an appeal was made by the fielding side. “Umpiring is not everyone’s cup of tea” — the great Swaroop Kishan Reu, the late Indian umpire who officiated during the 1970s and ’80s, would often tick off people who would question his rulings. For retired English umpire Dickie …

Sportstar Archives: Dickie Bird - 'You can't coach an umpire'
4 years, 7 months ago

Sportstar Archives: Dickie Bird - 'You can't coach an umpire'

The Hindu  

You don’t question his decision. He is the only umpire to have stood in three World Cup finals, to officiate in the highest number of one-day internationals and shares the record of 48 Test matches with Chester. To consult the third umpire who is watching it on the screen, you would have to stop a Test match. That takes time …

From trains to flights: Charting umpiring reforms since the 90s
4 years, 8 months ago

From trains to flights: Charting umpiring reforms since the 90s

The Hindu  

With a well-set protocol, good remuneration for participants, a code of conduct and the availability of technology and resources, conducting a first-class cricket match in India today is a sophisticated affair. The umpires’ academy in Nagpur was useful and should have continued its training programmes, feels Kulkarni, who has been actively involved in umpiring education since retiring. Currently working on …

Ricky Ponting calls for umpiring changes after disastrous day one of Ashes Test
5 years, 5 months ago

Ricky Ponting calls for umpiring changes after disastrous day one of Ashes Test

India TV News  

The opening day of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia not only saw a quality century from Steve Smith, but also some pretty poor umpiring decisions from Aleem Dar and Joel Wilson. Ponting, who is part of the MCC's Cricket Committee, feels the 2002 rule that only neutral umpires can officiate in games must be changed and also …

On-field umpires will lose relevance as technology takes over cricket, feels Dickie Bird
5 years, 6 months ago

On-field umpires will lose relevance as technology takes over cricket, feels Dickie Bird

The Hindu  

The legendary English umpire, Harold Dennis Bird, better known as Dickie, officiated in 66 Tests and 69 ODIs between 1973 and 1996. Having witnessed the evolution of umpiring, Bird believes that with technology taking the front seat, on-field umpires will soon lose their relevance. It’s a great shame and pity that nothing much is in the hands of the on-field …

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