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Viv Richards is credited as a cricketer, association football player and athlete. Born on March 7, 1952, Viv Richards is from St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. The age as of 2026 is 74. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1977).
My Take
Sir Viv Richards is, for me, the definition of sporting swagger married to genuine substance. Batting at number three for that dominant West Indies side from 1974 to 1991, he intimidated bowlers before a ball was even delivered, famously refusing a helmet as if fear were beneath him. Calling him one of the greatest batters of all time feels almost like an understatement. Beyond the records, he carried Caribbean pride onto the world stage and made an entire region feel seen. The OBE and Wisden honour only formalize what crowds already knew. I hold him in the highest regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Viv Richards
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィヴ・リチャーズ
- Reading
- ゔぃゔ・りちゃーず
- Born
- March 7, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda
- Occupation
- cricketer / association football player / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 1977 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Viv Richards born?
Born March 7, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Viv Richards from?
Viv Richards is from St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.
What does Viv Richards do?
Viv Richards works as cricketer, association football player, athlete.
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