Andrew Peter Richardson (born 6 September 1981) is a former West Indian

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er who played in the role of a right arm fast medium bowler. Richardson picked up 192 wickets at an average of 23.96 in his first class career. He also featured for

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in the

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, Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club and the

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Playing career

During the 2008/09 season, Richardson helped Jamaica win the

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by taking 33 wickets at an

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of 23.12. Following this, it was announced that Richardson would replace the out of form Darren Powell in the West Indies squad for the tour England in April 2009. Chairman of selector,

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, said "This year Richardson has been bowling very well and deserves his selection. He is tall, accurate and has the ability to get wickets at crucial stages in the game".

References

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