Richard Hadlee

New Zealand's greatest ever cricketer and one of the finest all-rounders in history, who single-handedly transformed his nation into a respected Test cricket force.

Sir Richard Hadlee is New Zealand cricket's greatest all-rounder and one of the finest fast bowlers of all time. He became the first bowler to take 400 Test wickets, doing so for a New Zealand side that often lacked batting depth. His classical high action, ability to swing the ball both ways, and aggressive lower-order batting made him a genuine match-winner who elevated New Zealand to a new level.