Viv Richards Biography
Viv Richards was a towering figures within cricket. He epitomised the cavalier approach of the dominant West Indies team of the 1980s. He combined power with elegance. On his day he provided an imperious presence at the crease, effortlessly dispatching bowlers to all parts of the ground. He was also an excellent captain, cleverly using his fast bowling attack which ripped through batting lines in the 1980s.
He was born in Antigua and came to play for Somerset at the age of 21.
He finished his test career with over 8,000 runs at an average of 50. Placing him amongst the leading test averages
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