- Full name
- Michael John Richardson
- Born
- 4 Oct 1986, Gqeberha
- Age
- 40 years
- Role
- Wicket-keeper
- Batting
- Right-handed
Michael John Richardson (born 4 October 1986) is a South African-born German cricketer. Richardson is a right-handed batsman who also plays as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Port Elizabeth. Richardson made his debut for Durham in a first-class match against Durham MCCU in 2010.
Richardson's family has a strong cricketing background. His father, Dave Richardson, played Test cricket for South Africa. His grandfather, John Richardson, uncle Ralph Richardson, and cousin Matthew Richardson have all played first-class cricket. In 2016 he wed Kate.
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Michael Richardson: career summary
Michael Richardson is a wicket-keeper, born on 4 Oct 1986 in Gqeberha. Michael Richardson has played 149 matches on CricInto's records, from 13 Apr 2014 to 25 Jul 2023, for Germany and Durham.
In the NatWest T20 Blast (35 matches, 2014–2017): 499 runs in 30 innings at an average of 21.70 and a strike rate of 116.05, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 53).
In the Specsavers County Championship (33 matches, 2016–2019): 1,194 runs in 55 innings at an average of 22.53 and a strike rate of 48.93, with 1 hundred and 6 fifties (highest score 115).
In the LV= County Championship (29 matches, 2014–2015): 1,642 runs in 54 innings at an average of 32.84 and a strike rate of 53.38, with 1 hundred and 9 fifties (highest score 116).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 25 | 24 | 7 | 513 | 61* | 30.18 | 495 | 103.64 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 35 | 30 | 7 | 499 | 53 | 21.70 | 430 | 116.05 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 9 | 3 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 33 | 55 | 2 | 1194 | 115 | 22.53 | 2440 | 48.93 | 1 | 6 | 144 | 0 | 5 |
| LV= County Championship | 29 | 54 | 4 | 1642 | 116 | 32.84 | 3076 | 53.38 | 1 | 9 | 219 | 6 | 1 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 27 | 25 | 4 | 1243 | 111 | 59.19 | 1425 | 87.23 | 3 | 10 | 88 | 17 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2023 | GER vs JER T20I | 5 (9) | - |
| 23 Jul 2023 | GER vs DEN T20I | 27 (20) | - |
| 21 Jul 2023 | GER vs AUS T20I | 26* (24) | - |
| 20 Jul 2023 | GER vs SCO T20I | 8 (8) | - |
| 30 Jun 2023 | GER vs AUS T20I | 32 (25) | - |
| 6 Nov 2022 | GER vs SPA T20I | 33 (37) | - |
| 5 Nov 2022 | GER vs SPA T20I | 19 (21) | - |
| 4 Nov 2022 | GER vs ITA T20I | 15* (12) | - |
| 4 Nov 2022 | GER vs ITA T20I | DNB | - |
| 24 Feb 2022 | GER vs PHI T20I | 59* (42) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Michael Richardson scored in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Michael Richardson has scored 499 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast, at an average of 21.70.
How many runs has Michael Richardson scored in the Specsavers County Championship?
Michael Richardson has scored 1,194 runs in the Specsavers County Championship, at an average of 22.53.
How many runs has Michael Richardson scored in the LV= County Championship?
Michael Richardson has scored 1,642 runs in the LV= County Championship, at an average of 32.84.
How many hundreds has Michael Richardson scored?
Michael Richardson has scored 1 hundred in the Specsavers County Championship, 1 hundred in the LV= County Championship and 3 hundreds in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
What is Michael Richardson's highest score?
Michael Richardson's highest score is 116, in the LV= County Championship.
How old is Michael Richardson?
Michael Richardson was born on 4 Oct 1986 in Gqeberha, and is 40 years old.
Which teams has Michael Richardson played for?
Germany (2019–2023) and Durham (2014–2019).