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Viv Richards. Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards KNH KCN OBE OOC (born 7 March 1952) is an Antiguan retired cricketer who represented the West Indies cricket team between 1974 and 1991. Batting generally 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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- Male
- April 7, 1952
- West Indies
Learn about the legendary West Indies batsman and captain, who was known for his swagger and aggression. Find out his batting and bowling records, awards, achievements and interesting facts on Cricbuzz.com.
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Player Bio. Perhaps the hardest hitter of the cricket ball ever, Sir Viv Richards was one of the most devastating batsmen to have ever played the game. In 121 Test matches for West Indies, Richards accumulated 8,540 runs at an average of 50.23. Perhaps the highlight of his Test career was the 1976 tour to England where he massacred the English ...
Mar 7, 2022 · The former cricketer reflects on his career, influence and friendship with Lord Botham as he celebrates his 70th birthday. He also shares his views on colonialism, slavery and the new Richards-Botham Trophy.
Apr 26, 2024 · Viv Richards (born March 7, 1952, St. John’s, Antigua) is a West Indian cricketer, arguably the finest batsman of his generation. The son of Malcolm Richards, Antigua’s leading fast bowler, Viv Richards followed in a family tradition that included two brothers who also played cricket for Antigua. Richards began his Test (international ...
Find out the complete career history of Viv Richards including highest scores, centuries, half centuries, wickets and more ... *IVA Richards: 1980-1991: 50: 74: 6: 3068: 146: 45.11: 6: 23: 4: Is ...
