Sir Richard Hadlee
Cricket
New Zealand
| Full Name | Sir Richard Hadlee |
| Profession / Role | Former Selector and All-rounder |
| Date of Birth | 03 Jul, 1951 |
Born on 3rd July 1951, Sir Richard John Hadlee is a former cricketer from New Zealand who is well-known as the greatest pace bowler and an all-rounder in the history of cricket. Besides this, he is also a former chairman of New Zealand Board of selectors.
His achievements are:-
- Hadlee took 431 wickets in his test career and became the first ever bowler to take 400 wickets.
- Hadlee won the Windsor Cup 13 times for the most commendable bowling performances. He won 12 of them in a sequential manner.
- In 1980, he was appointed the MBE for his commendable efforts and services to the country.
- Sir Richard Hadlee was honored as the "Wisden Cricketer of the Year" in 1982.
- In 1987, he was entitled as "New Zealand Sportsperson of the Decade."
- In 1990, Hadlee was given the honorary title of knighthood for his sincere efforts and encouragement of the sport.
- Hadlee's name was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009.
Updated On : 26 Nov, 2021
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