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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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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. He also recorded 24 centuries. Learn more about Richards’s life and career.
Mar 7, 2022 · Viv Richards was the most destructive batter of his generation and not a man to be messed with on or off the pitch. The imposing former West Indies captain celebrated his 70th birthday on Monday as the stadium in Antigua which bears his name geared up to stage the opening Test against England.
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 Viv Richards, as captain of the West Indies from 1984 to 1991, led with a fierce will to win, never losing a Test series during his tenure. However, his captaincy was not without controversy, with incidents such as his aggressive appeals drawing criticism.
Dec 18, 2021 · Players and commentators reflect on the brilliance of Viv Richards. READ: http://9Soci.al/3G7850wAa2v | Subscribe: http://9Soci.al/c66350wAa29 The Nine Network’s Wide World of Sports is ...
Mar 10, 2021 · Sir Viv Richards was in full control when the West Indies took on Australia in Melbourne in 1984, with the Master Blaster smashing 106 from 95 balls.
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.
May 11, 2020 · The Master Blaster helped West Indies dominate Test cricket in the 1970s and 1980s and win two World Cup titles, with Viv striking a majestic 138 not out in the 1979 final against England.
