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Sir Viv Richards
 Sir Viv Richards
made his Test debut as a twenty two year old, under new captain Clive
Lloyd on the 1974-75 tour of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Richards
was seen as the brightest of a whole new bunch of
talented players who had been sent to India under Lloyd. In
the second Test at Delhi Richards announced himself to the cricketing
world with a chanceless 192 not out. In due course Viv Richards was to
be acclaimed the greatest batsman of his time. He was named one of the
five Wisden cricketers of the century in 2002.
Sir Viv Richards came from
Antigua an island which, until then, had never made a mark on
West Indies cricket. Not until he and Andy Roberts emerged did the
island have any real cricketing heroes of its own. The desire to
succeed was thus all the more. He learnt his cricket on the beach and
had done enough by the age of 19 to have people saying he was the best
prospect the island had ever had.
A brilliant aggresive batsman
Viv Richards was particularly strong off the front foot. His strokeplay
was intimidatory to oposition bowlers, he rely on his sharp
eye-sight, and his great physical strength and power to punish the
bowlers severely. Despite playing in an era dominated by some of the
finest fast bowlers ever to play the game Richards opted to wear a cap
rather than a cricket helmet. In 1979-80 after being struck in the face
from a Rodney Hogg delivery the next ball went soaring into the stands
for six and Richards continued to massacre Hogg until he left the field
injured with figures of none for 59 from six overs.
Richards was made captain of the
West Indies for two years when Clive Lloyd retired form Test cricket in
1985. He captain West Indies in 50 matches from 1985-87 and
never lost a series, he won 27 and lost 8 matches.
Richards ended his career with a Test average of just over 50 - and a
top score of 291 made against England at The Oval in 1976. He was also
a brilliant cover point fielder, in 1975 at Lord's in the first World
Cup Final, he spectacularly ran out three Australians. Towards the end
of his career he fielded in the slips, where little escaped him. He
could bowl medium pace and off-breaks.
After retiring from Test
cricket, Sir Vivian Richards was coach of the West Indies team and
chairman of selectors, he also received an honorary knighthood for his
services to cricket, and was named as one of Wisden Five Cricketers of
the Century in 2000. In the good company of Sir Donald Bradman, Sir
Jack Hobbs, Shane Warne and Sir Garfield Sobers. He is
currently one of the Standford 20:20 legends with responsibility for
Guyana.
Sir Viv Richards Test Cricket
Statistics
| Full Name |
Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander
Richards |
|
Number
of Test
|
121 |
| Number
of ODIs |
187 |
|
Test Run Aggregate
|
8,540 |
| ODI Run Aggregate |
6,721 |
|
Test
Batting Average
|
50.23
|
| ODI
Batting Average |
47.00 |
|
Total Test Wickets
|
32 |
| Total ODI Wickets |
118 |
|
Test Bowling Average
|
61.37 |
| ODI Bowling Average |
35.83 |
|
Test
Centuries
|
24 |
| ODI
Centuries |
11 |
|
Date of Birth
|
March
7, 1952, St John's, Antigua |
|
Test Debut
|
India
v West Indies at Bangalore - Nov 22-27, 1974 |
|
ODI Debut
|
Sri Lanka v West Indies at
Manchester - Jun 7, 1975 |
|
Last Test Match
|
England
v West Indies at The Oval - Aug 8-12, 1991 |
| Last ODI Match |
England v West Indies at
Lord's - May 27, 1991 |
|
Batting
Style
|
Right hand bat |
|
Bowling
Style
|
Right-arm slow |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Cricket
Legends These players are the 50 greatest cricketers of
the century, as voted by a blue-ribbon panel of judges assembled by
ESPN. The panelists were asked to list in order, their top 50 players.
Cricketing legends from Australia, England, India, New Zealand,
Pakistan, South Africa and the West Indies all made it to the final 50.
Among them are some famous West Indies fast bowlers, great Aussie
legends, and modern heros of the game. Disc 5 features the great George
Headley. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
|
£124.99 |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Viv Richards The definitive
Autobiography by Vivian Richards. For the first time since
retirement, Richards tells the whole story. He pulls no punches telling
of the humiliation for the West Indies at the hands of Thomson and
Lillee, the days at Somerset flat sharing with Ian Botham, through to
the world's fastest test century. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Paper Back Book |
|
£6.99 |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Cricket
Legend - Viv Richards: Richie Benaud introduces the
career of one of the greatest batsmen the world has ever seen. |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| NTSC - US Region DVD |
|
£24.99 |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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England
vs West indies 1976 5th Test: West Indies won
the Fifth Test Match at the Oval as Viv Richards scored 291 runs and
Michael Holding created a record by taking 14 for 149 in the match. 180
mins. |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
|
£24.99 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
 |
1979
World Cup Highlights Clive Lloyd raise the
trophy again as West indies win the cricket World Cup for the second
time. |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
|
£24.99 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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West
Indies vs Australia 1991 Test Series, In February 1991
Aussies arrived in the Carribean full of confidence following their
times at home and abroad. They promptly showed they were the team to
content with by winning the one day series for the first time in the
Carribean. But Viv Richards was not going to allow the Aussies to
change his unbeaten test record. What resulted was one of the most
controversial test series that the two of the 90s greatest teams ever
played.
|
| Format |
|
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
|
$129+s/h |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Texaco
Throphy 1984, Viv Richards in peak form, dominated the
1984 Texaco trophy of three one day internationals, hammering away
English hopes with a majestic display of batting artistry. After
scoring a masterly 189 not out in the first ODI and helping his team
win by a 104 runs margin. Richards was out for 3 in the second match
which West Indies lost by 3 wickets - this was England's first victory
over West Indies in ODIs in 4 years. But Richards came back strong in
the 3rd ODI at Lords, his brutal assault of 84 runs coming from 65
balls included 4 sixes and 10 fours. West Indies went on to win by 8
wickets. |
| Format |
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Cost |
| DVD |
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$29.95 |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Figure
of Viv Richards, Viv Richards was one of the great
batsmen of this century. This figure is approximately 20 cm
produced and cast in cold cast porcelain. It is hand crafted by artist
to the finest detail the figure of Richards can be recognised by the
authenticity of its stance, shot or action. |
| Figurine |
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Cost |
| Porcelain |
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$29.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Caught
In Action 20 Years of West Indies Cricket Photography by
Gordon Brooks beautifully features the very best of
his work, most of which has never been published before. Watch the
story of West Indies cricket unfold before your eyes as you enjoy
studying these wonderful cricket photos. Every cricket fan will want a
copy of this book. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Hard Cover Book |
152
|
£21.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Wisden
Caribbean Cricket, delivers an interesting
account of 75 years of West Indies Cricket history. This book will be
an excellent resource to students, educators and cricket enthusiasts
the world over. With the foreword by Sir Vivian Richards, Wisden's
Caribbean Cricket offers a heartwarming walk down memory lane. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Hard Cover book |
144 |
£19.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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The
Glory Days 25 Great West Indian Cricketers, The Glory
Days - 25 Great West Indian Cricketers, celebrates the
legends of west Indies cricket. Batsmen like Headley,
Walcott, Weekes, Worrell, Sobers, Richards and Lara; and
bowlers like Hall, Gibbs, Roberts, Holding, Marshall, Ambrose and
Walsh. This colourful book provides profiles, career hightlights and
statistics accompanied by loads of superb photos, of 25 great West
Indian cricket legends. It is a must have book for every
cricket fan. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Hard Cover book |
136 |
£19.95 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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A
History Of West Indies Cricket, by Michael Manley, offer
the complete story of West Indies Cricket. It runs from the early
1900's through the 1990's |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Paper Back book |
776 |
£19.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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West
Indies One Day Cap, We are pleased to introduce
the official 2006 West Indies cricket One Day International Cap |
| Merchandise |
Size |
Cost |
| Replica Cap |
One Size |
£12.99 |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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West
Indies One Day International Replica Shirt, The New
official West Indies One-Day shirt as currently worn by the current
West Indies squad. Celebrate the West Indies One Day cricket resurgence
with this replica shirt. |
| Merchandise |
Size |
Cost |
| Replica Shirt |
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£19.99 |
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