ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC—Former West Indies captain Sir Richie Richardson was lauded for his contribution to West Indies cricket during the recent launch of his biography, “Richie Richardson: The Man and the Legacy.”
The biography, written by Professor Densil Williams, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UWI Mona Campus, celebrates Sir Richie’s life and remarkable cricket career. It offers a detailed account of his influential career and highlights his calm and dignified leadership both on and off the field.
At the official launch held at Casa Palmadita in Fitches Creek, the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Rodney Williams, praised both Sir Richie for his immense contributions to West Indies cricket and Professor Williams for his academic excellence and literary accomplishment in capturing Sir Richie’s legacy.
During the proceedings, Sir Rodney also received a copy of the book from Professor Williams.
The Honourable Daryll Matthew, Minister of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries, along with other distinguished guests, was also in attendance at the ceremony.
The event celebrated two outstanding Caribbean figures: Sir Richie, whose cricketing career inspired millions, and Professor Williams, whose scholarship immortalizes that legacy for future generations.