Ball-tampering row saddens Bird

Bird umpired in 66 Tests

Former Test umpire Dickie Bird has described the ongoing ball-tampering row as "the most controversial incident in my 50 years in cricket".

Bird said: "I am absolutely shocked and stunned to hear what is happening and it all takes some believing. "There have been controversies going back through the history of cricket and the closest would be 'Bodyline' in 1933 - but never anything like this. It is a very sad time for cricket and our great game has been badly hurt."

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