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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 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.
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.
Viv Richards Profile - Cricket Player West Indies | Stats, Records, Video. West Indies | Batting Allrounder. INTL CAREER: 1974 - 1991. Overview. Stats. Records. Matches. Videos. News. Photos. Full...
6 days ago · 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.
4 days ago · T20 World Cup 2024: Sir Vivian Richards presented the fielding medal award to Suryakumar Yadav after India's win by 50 runs against Bangladesh. Richards also hailed Rishabh Pant for his comeback after the accident and was impressed with the Indian team's performance in the tournament. ... Despite the windy conditions in Antigua, the 33-year-old took a running catch to dismiss Litton Das. advertisement.
4 days ago · At the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, it is the legend himself who presented the fielder of the match medal! 🏅 ... The 72-year-old was delighted to see “pocket rocket” Rishabh Pant back in action. “Pant, it’s great to see you back here after what you have been through. We would have missed the great talent and what you have to offer in the future. Just great to see you, and the way you are playing your cricket, love it enjoy it. Well done,” he added.
Apr 14, 2024 · The West Indies batsman smashed the then-fastest Test century on this day in 1986. Sir Vivian Richards had the style, swag and a touch of arrogance every time he walked onto the pitch but backed it up with a bucket-load of runs, be it in Tests or ODIs.
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.
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.
Viv Richards Biography. In 1969, merely a 16-year old Antigua lad refused to walk off the field after getting dismissed for a duck, which sparked a riot.
