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Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards KNH KCN OBE OOC (born 7 March 1952) is a retired Antiguan cricketer who represented the West Indies cricket team between 1974 and 1991. Usually batting at number three [5] [6] [7] in a dominant West Indies side, Richards is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
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Nickname (s) Viv, Master Blaster, Smokin Joe, Smokey, King Viv, The Emperor. Profession. Former West Indian Cricketer. Physical Stats & More. Height (approx.) in centimeters - 178 cm. in meters - 1.78 m. in feet inches - 5’ 10”.
The name Viv Richards is often associated with his destructive batting style (and rightly so), but not many remember him as one of the best captains for West Indies.
Jun 21, 2024 · Viv Richards, West Indian cricketer, arguably the finest batsman of his generation. Known as the ‘Master Blaster,’ he competed in 121 Test matches, scoring 8,540 runs and averaging more than 50 runs per innings.
Mar 7, 2022 · Former West Indies captain Sir Viv Richards, one of the greatest batters of all time, speaks to BBC Sport on his 70th birthday.
Mar 6, 2024 · Sir Vivian Richards, an overlooked cricketing legend, revolutionized modern batting with his fearless style. Born in Antigua in 1952, he began his cricketing journey at a young age, joining Somerset County in 1973.
