Sir Richard Hadlee has served New Zealand cricket for a long time now, first as a player and then as an administrator in the cricket board. Hadlee made his Test debut for New Zealand in February 1973 against Pakistan and played his last match in May 1990 against England.
In his 17-year long cricketing career, Hadlee took 431 test wickets in 86 Tests. His all round skills made him a unique talent in that era. He scored 3124 runs with two centuries in his career.
In 2002, Sir Richard Hadlee got elected as the second greatest fast bowler of all time. The 66 years old legend was the director of New Zealand cricket. However, the veteran resigned from the post on Friday, a media release stated. Hadlee had to submit his resignation because of New Zealand’s rule that one of the two directors has to resign by rotation. Hadlee had already served for four years as the director and unanimously decided to step down from the post and is not looking to enter in the re-elections.
Hadlee said, “I’ve been particularly impressed with the determination and commitment within the board towards making the game more relevant and accessible to all New Zealanders – regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status, It’s nice to be able to step down knowing the governance of the game in New Zealand is in such good hands. It’s been very satisfying to be involved at board level at a time when such important fundamental changes and reviews have been taking place.
He added, “I’d like to congratulate and thank the New Zealand Cricket board for its support and passion on these matters; for the friendships developed along the way, and for the very real progress it’s made over the past few years.”
Before becoming a director in the board, Hadlee served as the head of the selection committee.Sir Richard Hadlee has served New Zealand cricket for a long time now, first as a player and then as an administrator in the cricket board. Hadlee made