Viv Richards - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1999, he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Nation (KCN) by his native country Antigua and Barbuda. [73] In 2006, he was upgraded to Antigua and Barbuda highest award, Knight of the Order of the National Hero (KNH). The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, is named in his honour.
Viv Richards | Biography, Batting, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 17, 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.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium - Wikipedia
WEBSir Vivian Richards Stadium is a stadium in North Sound, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda. It was built for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup where it hosted Super 8 matches. The stadium usually caters for 10,000 people, but temporary seating doubled its capacity for the 2007 World Cup.
Sir Viv Richards: West Indies legend reflects on his career and
WEBMar 7, 2022 · Sir Viv Richards and Lord Botham unveiled the new trophy named after them, which replaces the Wisden Trophy, in Antigua. Later, when they meet at the stadium, Richards and Botham embrace,...
The Legendary Viv Richards: Antigua’s Greatest Ever Sportsman
WEBJun 21, 2023 · Five years later, Antigua and Barbuda made him a Knight Commander of the Order of the Nation (KCN). In 2009, Richards was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, with Richards receiving the Order of the Caribbean Community (OOC) in 2022.
Viv Richards Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life
WEBViv Richards is an Antiguan retired cricketer who played for the West Indies national team. In his international playing career, he played 121 Test matches scoring 8,540 runs and 187 ODIs scoring 6,721 runs.
Viv Richards: 15 points that summarise the life of undisputed …
WEBMar 7, 2016 · In 1999, he was made a Knight of the Order for the National Hero (KNH) by Antigua and Barbuda. Recognising his achievements, a 100-member panel of experts named him in 2000 as one of the five...
Way before his time: Sir Viv hails Sir Andy’s milestone achievement
WEBMar 9, 2024 · Sir Vivian Richards, considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time, has labelled former fast bowler and the first Antiguan to play for the West Indies, Sir Andy Roberts, one of the greatest...
Sir Viv Richards Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Stats
WEBThe Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a cricket stadium in North Sound, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, which is named in honour after him.
Sir Viv elated to receive Caricom’s highest honour for …
WEBJul 5, 2022 · Antigua and Barbuda’s only living National Hero, Sir Vivian Richards, has attributed the latest in a string of awards received during and after his illustrious career to a passion for...