Sir Viv Richards

Batsman

Age 74 years

DOB 07 Mar 1952

Swagger. That is the word used extensively to describe the batting style of Sir Vivian Richards. Aggressive batting was not a very common sight in the 1970s and 80s, but the term aggression is an understatement when it comes to describing Viv’s batting. Devastating would be a better term. With just a cap on (he never wore a helmet), he would slowly walk into the crease accompanied by huge cheers from the crowd, who demanded...