Viv Richards whose full name is Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards is a retired cricketer from West Indies. He is known as one of the best batsman of all time. Viv Richards usually bats at number three from West Indies cricket team. He was born to Gretel Richards and Malcolm in Antigua. He started playing cricket at a very young age with his brothers Donald and Mervyn. During his career he suffered from Pterygium which got him an eye surgery. His eyesight got affected and despite this he remained the best batsman for four 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 1980s) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Viv Richards left his education when he was just eighteen and started working in a bar and restaurant at St. John’s. The owner there saw his potential and helped him with new pad, gloves and bat. Most of his seasons were spent in St. John’s Cricket Club after which he joined Rising Sun Cricket Club. Viv Richards and his wife have two children Matara Richards and Mali Richards. He also had a relationship with Indian actress Neena Gupta with whom he has a daughter named Masaba Gupta who is a famous fashion designer 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 player to complete 1000 runs and taking 50 wickets in ODI history |
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| First batsman to score a Test century at a strike rate 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 per annum |
| House Address | 31 Shrinagar, 7th 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 against 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 feet 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 |