David John Richardson

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Dave Richardson
South Africa (SA)
Dave Richardson
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type -
Tests ODIs
Matches 42 122
Runs scored 1359 868
Batting average 24.26 19.72
100s/50s 1/8 -/1
Top score 109 53
Balls bowled - -
Wickets - -
Bowling average - -
5 wickets in innings - -
10 wickets in match - n/a
Best bowling - -
Catches/stumpings 150/2 148/17

As of 25 January 2006
Source: Cricinfo.com

David John Richardson (b. 16 September 1959) in Johannesburg played 42 Tests and 122 one-day internationals for South Africa.

For the first seven years after South Africa returned from isolation David 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 (109) 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.