Description
David John Richardson played 42 Tests and 122 One Day Internationals as a wicket-keeper for South Africa. He also represented Eastern Province and Northern Transvaal in various domestic competitions.
Richardson succeeded Ray Jennings as South Africa's number one 'keeper in 1986 for their Unofficial "Test" matches. For the first seven years after South Africa returned from isolation Richardson was a permanent fixture as wicket-keeper, his trademark sun hat and brown gloves was very recognisable. He was also a gritty batsman scoring a maiden and only Test century against New Zealand at Cape Town in 1994-95.
He is a qualified lawyer and remained in cricket after retirement as a business agent for several players. In January 2002 he was appointed as the ICC's first General Manager. His son, Michael, plays county cricket in England for Durham.
On 28 June 2012 Dave Richardson was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the ICC. Using his influence he ensured that pitch preparation of neutral venues were in the ICC's hands.
Born
September 16th, 1959 in Johannesburg (Age 65)
Last Changes
2009/08/31
New Address: Available to members only
2009/08/31
New Scanned Autograph (Bought/Prob.Auth/COA)
2009/08/31
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