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Gwyn Richards (cricketer)

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Gwyn Richards
Personal information
Born(1951-11-29)29 November 1951
Maesteg, Glamorgan, Wales
Died14 October 2023(2023-10-14) (aged 71)
Maesteg, Glamorgan, Wales
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1971–1979Glamorgan
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 107 96
Runs scored 3,370 1,058
Batting average 22.77 16.03
100s/50s 1/15 –/2
Top score 102* 73
Balls bowled 4,149 1,724
Wickets 48 45
Bowling average 47.02 26.95
5 wickets in innings 1 1
10 wickets in match – –
Best bowling 5/55 5/29
Catches/stumpings 36/– 25/–
Source: Cricinfo, 28 October 2012

Gwyn Richards (29 November 1951 – 14 October 2023) was a Welsh cricketer. Richards was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. He was born at Maesteg, Glamorgan.[1] He owned a sport shop in Maesteg.[2] Richards died on October 14 2023, at the age of 71.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Player profile: Gwyn Richards". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Director Summary for GWYN RICHARDS". Company Check. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Gwyn Richards: Former Glamorgan all-rounder dies aged 71". BBC Sport. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Everyone at the club are devastated to hear of the sudden passing of our former captain, chairman and Glamorgan legend, Gwyn Richards". Maesteg Celtic Cricket Club. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
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