Happy Birthday Viv Richards: Legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Vivian Richards celebrates his 73rd birthday today, March 7. Widely regarded as the most dominant Test batter of all time, the Caribbean all-rounder was a swaggering force of nature in the 20th century. He was also the emblem of West Indies’ supremacy in the 1970s and 80s.
Richards was known for his awesome power and devastating hook shots as he flicked bowlers regularly through midwicket. He won the ICC World Cup twice before retiring in 1991. Many claimed the West Indies legend delayed his departure as he failed to achieve any notable milestone in the 90s.