In both Test and One-Day International (ODI) matches, he has scored hundreds (100 runs or more). He was knighted for his contributions to cricket in 2000, and he was selected one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century that same year. Vivian Charles Frederick Richards (born August 4, 1951) is a South African former cricketer who played in two Tests in 1975 and a single ODI in 1976. A stylish left-handed batsman and fine leg-stump anchor man, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest openers in cricket history. His record score of 200 not out remains the highest individual score in Test cricket. He also holds the record for the fastest century in ODIs, scoring 100 off just 49 balls against England at The Oval in 1986. He is the brother of Garry Richards, who was also a successful cricketer. They were both part of an influential family team called "The Pride", which included their father Charlie Richards and uncle Alan Richardson. He made his first-class debut in 1970/71 against Transvaal at Newlands. He scored 1151 runs in this match, which still stands as the highest individual score batting at number three in South African domestic cricket. The following season, he moved up to number two and scored 1695 runs, which at the time was the second highest total by an opener in South Africa.