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Viv Richards whose full title is Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards is a retired cricketer from West Indies. He is named top-of-the-line batsman of all time. Viv Richards normally bats at quantity three from West Indies cricket group. He was born to Gretel Richards and Malcolm in Antigua. He began taking part in cricket at a really younger age together with his brothers Donald and Mervyn. During his profession he suffered from Pterygium which received him an eye fixed surgical procedure. His eyesight received affected and regardless of this he remained one of the best batsman for 4 consecutive years.
Biography / Wiki :-
| Real Name | Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards |
| Nickname | Viv Richards,Viv, Master Blaster, Smokin Joe, Smokey, King Viv, The Emperor |
| Known Name | Viv Richards |
| Date of Birth | 7 March 1952 |
| Age | 71 years ( as of 2023) |
| Birthplace | St. John’s, British Leeward Islands (Now, Antigua and Barbuda) |
| Hometown | St. John’s |
| Current Residence | St. John’s |
| Nationality | Antiguan |
| Profession | Former West Indian Cricketer |
| Martial Status | Married |
| Girlfriend / Affairs | Neena Gupta (In the late Eighties) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac signal | Pisces |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Viv Richards left his training when he was simply eighteen and began working in a bar and restaurant at St. John’s. The proprietor there noticed his potential and helped him with new pad, gloves and bat. Most of his seasons have been spent in St. John’s Cricket Club after which he joined Rising Sun Cricket Club. Viv Richards and his spouse have two youngsters Matara Richards and Mali Richards. He additionally had a relationship with Indian actress Neena Gupta with whom he has a daughter named Masaba Gupta who’s a well-known clothier in India.
Education, Family , Ethnicity:-
| School Name | • St. John’s Boys Primary School, St. John’s, Antigua • Antigua Grammar School, Antigua |
| College / University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
| Ethnicity | Christianity |
| Father Name | Malcom Richards (First Class Cricketer) |
| Mother Name | Gretel Richards |
| Brother Name | Donald Richards (Half) (First Class Cricketer), Mervyn Richards (Football Player) |
| Sister Name | None |
| Spouse / Wife Name | Miriam |
| Childrens ( Kids) Name | Mali Richards (Cricketer), Matara Richards (Cricketer) Daughter- Masaba Gupta (Costume Designer) |
Career / Awards & Achievements :-
| Awards & Achievements | Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1977) |
| Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1994) |
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| Knight of the Order of the National Hero (1999) |
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| First participant to finish 1000 runs and taking 50 wickets in ODI historical past |
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| First batsman to attain a Test century at a strike charge of over 150 (1986) |
Net Worth, House & Cars :-
| Net Worth | $18 million (approx) |
| Monthly Salary / Income | Rs . 5-7 Crore per Film & Rs 15 Crore every year |
| House Address | 31 Shrinagar, seventh Road, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai – 400049 |
| Cars | Audi Q7 |
| BMW 7 Series |
Cricket:-
| International Debut |
ODI- Vs Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on 07 June 1975 Test- Vs India at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on 22 November 1974 |
| First Class Debut | In January 1972 for the Leeward Islands towards the Windwards |
| Cap Number | Test- 151 ODI- 14 |
| Domestic/State Teams |
Combined Islands (1971-1981) Leeward Islands (1971-1991) Somerset (1974-1986) Queensland (1976-1977) Glamorgan (1990-1993) |
| Nature on Field | Aggressive |
| Loved to Play Against |
England, Australia |
| Coach/Mentor | His brothers Mervyn and Donald |
| Favourite Shot | Hook |
Figure Measurements ,Size ,Height & Weight :-
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Height | Feet – 5 ft 10 inches |
| Meters – 1.78 m | |
| Centimeters – 178 cm | |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 80 Kg |
| Figure Measurements | Chest Size – 42 Inches |
| Waist Size – 35 Inches | |
| Bicep Size – 13 Inches | |
| Figure Measurements – 42-35-13 |
Contact Details :-
| Social Media Accounts | Facebook , Instagram & Twitter |
| Mobile Number | To be Updated |
| Email Address | To be Updated |
