Dickie Bird

This lovable umpire was adored and respected by players and fans everywhere. After retiring from first-class cricket, Bird took a few years before resurfacing as an umpire. His 24-year-long journey in the middle began in 1973 and it saw him officiate 66 tests and 69 ODIS.

In 1996, he also became the first circket umpire to be prominently featured in a TV commercial when he modelled for the Pepsi "Nothing official about it" campaign. For his contribution to cricket, he was even appointed a 'Member of the Order of the British Empire!'