Richard Hadlee
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Sir Richard Hadlee's career is marked by historic achievements. He was the first New Zealander to take 400 Test wickets and held the world record for most Test wickets for a time. Wisden's recognition as the second greatest Test bowler of all time places him among the elite. His knighthood and Hall of Fame induction underscore his impact on the sport. He is celebrated not just for his numbers, but for elevating New Zealand cricket on the global stage.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Inducted for his outstanding career.
Knight Bachelor
Knighted for services to cricket.
MBE
Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire.
Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World
Named the leading cricketer of the year.
Twelve Local Heroes
Honored with a bronze bust in Christchurch.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Test Bowler of All Time
Records & Feats
Most Test wickets for New Zealand at retirement
Retired with 431 Test wickets, a New Zealand record that stood for over a decade.
Best innings bowling figures for New Zealand
Took 9 wickets for 52 runs against Australia in 1985, the best innings figures by a New Zealander.