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Sir Viv Richards: Cricket's Sultan Whose 5 World Records Defined an Era
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07-03-2026, 17:41
Sir Viv Richards: Cricket's Sultan Whose 5 World Records Defined an Era
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Sir Viv Richards, the 'Sultan' of cricket, redefined the game with his aggressive style and played without a helmet, leaving an indelible mark.
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Scored the second-fastest Test century (56 balls vs England, 1986), a record unbroken for 30 years until 2016.
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Holds the record for the highest percentage of runs (69.48%) in an ODI innings (189* vs England, 1984), a record still standing.
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Amassed 1710 Test runs in 1976, a 30-year record, achieved without protective gear in just 11 matches.
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Achieved 935 ICC Test ranking points, the highest ever for a batsman, and maintained #1 in both ODI and Test formats.
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