Sir Vivian Richards – Cricketing Statistics
| Name | Sir Vivian Richards |
|---|---|
| Player Type | Right-handed Batsman |
| Date of Birth | March 7, 1952 |
| Father’s Name | Malcolm Richards |
| Birthplace | St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Career Start | August 1974 (Tests), September 1973 (ODIs) |
| Retirement Date | April 1991 (Tests), November 1991 (ODIs) |
| Matches Played | 121 (Tests), 187 (ODIs) |
| Centuries | 24 (Tests), 11 (ODIs) |
| Half Centuries | 45 (Tests), 45 (ODIs) |
| Ducks | 10 (Tests), 11 (ODIs) |
| Nervous Nineties | 5 (Tests) |
| Wickets | 32 (Tests), 118 (ODIs) |
| Captainship in Matches | 50 (Tests), 61 (ODIs) |
| Man of the Matches | 7 (Tests), 13 (ODIs) |
Biography of Sir Vivian Richards
Sir Vivian Richards, born on March 7, 1952, in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, is a former cricketing maestro renowned for his aggressive and dominating batting style. Though hailing from Antigua and Barbuda, Richards played for the West Indies cricket team, not England.
He made his Test debut in August 1974 and his One-Day International (ODI) debut in September 1973. Richards quickly became the backbone of the West Indies batting lineup during their dominant era in the late 1970s and 1980s.
As a right-handed batsman, Richards was an imposing figure at the crease, known for his attacking strokes and fearless approach. He possessed remarkable hand-eye coordination, which allowed him to dominate bowlers and score runs at a rapid pace.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sir Vivian Richards played 121 Test matches and 187 ODIs, scoring 24 Test centuries and 11 ODI centuries. His aggressive batting resulted in 45 half-centuries in both Test and ODI formats.
Despite his aggressive style, Richards displayed remarkable consistency, which was reflected in his low number of ducks and a substantial number of half-centuries.
Apart from his batting prowess, Richards was a handy medium-paced bowler. He took 32 Test wickets and a remarkable 118 wickets in ODIs, displaying his versatility as an all-rounder.
Richards also served as a captain for both the Test and ODI teams. Under his leadership, the West Indies continued their dominance in world cricket.
His remarkable performances earned him numerous Man of the Match awards, and he was highly regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
After a successful cricketing journey, Sir Vivian Richards retired from international cricket in 1991. Post-retirement, he remained involved in the cricketing world as a coach, mentor, and commentator.
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