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Dickie Bird’s humour and love for cricket made him an unlikely icon of his sport

While he could be funny, he was also firm and players knew where they stood with umpire who became as famous as them

The Guardian - UK

Dickie Bird obituary

One of the world’s finest cricket umpires who became a popular celebrity known for his comic anecdotes and quirky ways

The Guardian - UK

Why Queen Elizabeth "Couldn't" Give Fan Her Autograph While So Many People Were "Watching"

Instead, the monarch personally arranged for a special surprise to be delivered after the event.

Marie Claire

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Sporting family ties as FA Cup draw throws up Young possibility

The former England international and his teenage son could go head-to-head at Goodison Park.

The Independent UK

Longest runs of consecutive innings with wicket as Sophie Ecclestone joins list

Muttiah Muralitharan, the record Test wicket-taker, and Australia paceman Dennis Lillee both enjoyed runs of 35 during their illustrious careers.

The Independent UK

Derek Underwood: a huge-hearted free thinker who always gave his all

‘Deadly’ was the antithesis of the international superstar sportsman – until he set off on his run-up

The Guardian - UK

A model of the reliable and durable: Mitchell Starc and a rare piece of cricket history

The Australian quick’s modesty after passing Dennis Lillee’s mark of 355 Test wickets belies the fact the milestone is serious business

The Guardian - AU

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How 'Harden Up' jab turned Starc into the man of steel

Mitchell Starc says he learned early in his career the difference between good and bad pain, and it's put him on the cusp of surpassing an Aussie legend.

AAP

As franchise leagues kidnap the game, Test cricket must find windows: Mark Nicholas

Mark Nicholas, president of the MCC and renowned cricket commentator, discusses the future of Test cricket and the importance of the MCC's role in the game.

The Hindu

Why Charlie turns into Richie each summer

N matter how hot it gets, you keep your wig and jacket on.

Newcastle Herald

West Australian cricket's lightning-fast pace bowler Lance Morris is the sport's reluctant Wild Thing

From Jeff Thomson to Brett Lee and Shaun Tait, Australian cricket fans have an obsession with lightning-fast pace bowlers, now emerging quick Lance Morris is making his mark on the game.

ABC News

Cummins joins rare air with quick 200

Pat Cummins has brought up his 200th Test wicket, leaving him with the best average and strike-rate of any Australian to have passed the figure.

AAP

Zoe Goss's legendary moment in women's sport is being honoured – and ruffling feathers – at the WACA

Zoe Goss put her name in lights and took a giant step forward for the women's game when she dismissed Brian Lara back in 1994, but the WACA's decision to honour her legacy has received some pushback.

ABC News

Lord Botham leads tributes to 'remarkable woman' as cricket mourns The Queen

Knighted by The Queen in 2007 Botham was first introduced to Her Majesty on his debut in 1977 after which he was 'walking on air'

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Aussie sports codes to honour late Queen

The death of Queen Elizabeth II will be marked by shows of respect by various Australian sporting codes over the weekend.

ABC News

Abused by their coach Ian King and abandoned by cricket, Matthew Rose and his teammates are now fighting back

In the late 1980s, Matthew Rose found a coach who could turn him into the next Dennis Lillee. Instead, like dozens of other elite cricketers in the ACT, he was preyed on by sexual abuser. Warning: this story contains graphic descriptions of child sexual abuse.

The Hindu

McGrath pace foundation

Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath heaped praises on England’s new approach to Test cricket.

Manchester Evening News

Jose Mourinho's role and Darren Fletcher talks - the making of James Garner into a Manchester United midfielder

James Garner has enjoyed a fabulous season on loan at Nottingham Forest and everyone who has overseen his development at Man United knew the potential.

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Daily Mirror

Dennis Lillee leads Rod Marsh tributes at Australian icon's funeral - "I'll miss my mate"

Australian wicketkeeper great Rod Marsh passed away following a heart attack aged 74 earlier in March, and on Thursday a private funeral was held where Dennis Lillee paid a fitting tribute

The Hindu

Dennis Lillee leads tributes at funeral for former Australian cricket great Rod Marsh

The Australian cricket great died at 74 in an Adelaide hospital on March 4, just over a week after suffering a heart attack

ABC News

Cricketing legend Rod Marsh remembered in celebration of life at Adelaide Oval

The Adelaide Oval is the venue as mourners turn out to farewell the former wicketkeeper and selector, who died earlier this month a week after having a heart attack.

AAP

Lillee leads tributes as Marsh farewelled

Dennis Lillee was among the family and friends to remember Rod Marsh's full life as the former Test wicketkeeper's funeral service in Adelaide on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Behind Rod Marsh’s abrasive front lay a thoughtful, humorous man

Australia’s great wicketkeeper was warm and generous to 95% of the people he met and ought to have captained his country

The Independent UK

‘He was a top bloke’: England pace bowler pays tribute to Australian adversary Rod Marsh

Marsh, who passed away on Friday aged 74, made 96 Test appearances from 1970-84 and ended his career with a then-record 355 dismissals to his name

The Hindu

Rodney Marsh, Australian cricket great, dies aged 74

One of cricket’s greatest wicket-keepers, Marsh died a week after suffering a heart attack during a fundraising event in Queensland

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