Viv Richards
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Records
Sir Viv Richards' achievements place him in the pantheon of cricket's greatest. He was the first West Indian to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year twice, and his 1976 season remains one of the most prolific in history. He captained the West Indies to a 5-0 whitewash of England in 1984, a feat that showcased his leadership. His aggressive style revolutionized batting, inspiring generations. Richards was knighted in 1999, a rare honor for a cricketer, and was named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century in 2000, a testament to his enduring impact.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knighthood
Knighted for services to cricket.
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Wisden Cricketers of the Century
Named one of the five Cricketers of the Century.
West Indies Cricket Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Hall of Fame.
National Honour (Antigua and Barbuda)
Received national honours for contributions to sport.
Rankings & Lists
All-Time Test XI
Top 5 Cricketers of All Time
Records & Feats
Most Test runs in a calendar year (1976)
Scored 1,710 Test runs in 1976, a record at the time.
First West Indian to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year twice
Achieved 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year in 1976 and 1980.
Highest Test average for a West Indian batsman (minimum 50 innings) at peak
Averaged 66.51 from 1976 to 1983, the highest for a West Indian in that period.