Who was Sir Richard Hadlee?

Question

Sir Richard Hadlee is a renown cricketer from his name it is evident that he was knighted. I want to know about the achievements of Sir Richard Hadlee in the sports of cricket?

Answer 1

Richard Hadlee was the first cricketer to be knighted while still playing first class cricket. A great fast bowler & aggressive left handed batsman he is a great ambassador for his country. He didn't have a very long run up when bowling but was always on the spot and he was a fine captain.