Keith Dibb, 86, is the oldest umpire in the country and has taken charge of around 1,000 matches - but he says he has no plans to hang up his coatExclusive: Britain’s oldest cricket umpire returns to the crease for his 71st seasonIn his white jacket and cap, Britain’s oldest cricket umpire was back on the field for his 71st season this weekend. Keith Dibb, 86, began officiating in 1952 and has taken charge of around 1,000 matches since them. Image: Lee McLean/SWNS) Lee McLean/SWNS)On Saturday, he officiated the match between Rodley third team and Baildon’s fourth XI. Image: Lee McLean/SWNS) Lee McLean/SWNS)Their son Nigel, 56, and daughter Wendy, 54, both grew up playing the game. He also also umpired a Yorkshire County Cricket charity match at Headingley organised by pal Dickie Bird.

Source: Daily Mirror April 25, 2022 00:58 UTC