Richard Hadlee

Cricketer

Birthday July 3, 1951

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Christchurch, New Zealand

Age 72 years old

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About

Former cricketer who played for the New Zealand national team from 1973 to 1990. He is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a great fast bowler. 

Before Fame

He made his first-class debut against Canterbury in the 1971-1972 season. He made his test debut in a match against Pakistan in 1973. 

Trivia

He is the first cricketer to complete the double achievement of scoring 1,000 runs and taking 100 wickets in One Day International (ODI) history. He was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009. 

Family Life

His father Walter and his two brothers Barry and Dayle were all prominent cricket players. His former wife, Karen Ann Marsh, was also an international cricket player. 

Associated With

He and Martin Crowe both represented New Zealand at the international level.