Richie Richardson
Cricketer, former West Indies captain
Born
January 12th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Antigua and Barbuda
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A prominent cricketer, played for the West Indies national team from 1983 to 1996. Served as captain and contributed significantly to one of the strongest teams in cricket history. Made a notable impact as a top-order batsman, known for stylish play and solid technique. Represented teams in domestic cricket, including Antigua and Barbuda. Played a vital role in the West Indies' success during the 1980s and early 1990s, culminating in winning the Cricket World Cup in 1983 and 1996.
Captained West Indies to World Cup titles in 1983 and 1996
Scored over 5,000 runs in Test cricket
Achieved multiple centuries in both Test and ODI formats
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