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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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- 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.
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.
One of the game's greatest batsman, Viv Richards was destructive for West Indies with bat in hand. He scored 8,540 Test runs at an average of 50.23, while also shining in the ODI arena, scoring 6,721 runs at an average of 47 and a strike rate of 90.20.
There are a number of reasons why Viv Richards’ knock of 189 runs against England in 1984 is considered by many to be the greatest innings in One-Day International cricket, played decades...
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Jun 21, 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.
