Last Updated on December 22, 2024, 6:52 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The International Cricket Council (ICC) honoured Antiguan born and former West Indies Captain, Richie Richardson for officiating his 100th Men’s One Day International (ODI) as a Match Referee.
As of now, the player has officiated in around 106 T20Is, 52 test matches, 8 Women’s ODIs and 15 Women’s T20Is since becoming a match referee in February 2016.
This milestone was achieved by Richie Richardson during the first ODI match between South Africa and Pakistan in Paarl.
International Cricket Council celebrates Richie Richardson’s accomplishment
While extending congratulations, the ICC Senior Manager, Sean Easey said that this is one of the major accomplishments of Richardson and he deserves all the attention that he is receiving.
He also praised Richardson for his calm behaviour and vast experience, calling him a valuable asset to the Elite Panel. He added that Richie has made remarkable use of his background as a player and team manager, officiating the games with remarkable poise across the world.
“I wish Richie all the very best wishes on his 100th ODI. Wishing him many more honours in the coming years on behalf of the ICC,” noted ICC Senior Manager, Sean Easey.
Richie Richardson expressed gratitude
Richie Richardson expressed gratitude to Cricket West Indies and the International Cricket Council for their immense support and help throughout his journey.
He said that it is truly a wonderful moment for him to reach 100 ODIs. He also extended gratitude to all his loved ones for their support and love throughout his cricketing journey and as a match referee.
Richie Richardson’s Cricket Journey
In his cricket career, from 1983 to 1996, Richardson has played 86 test matches, scoring 5,944 runs, with an average of 44.40. He hit 761 fours and 23 sixes in his test career.
Meanwhile, he has played around 224 matches in his ODI career, scoring 6,248 runs, with an average of 33.41. He hit 547 fours and 54 sixes in his ODI career. He later became the member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel in 2016.
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