In honour of Caribbean cricket legend Sir Richie Richardson, The University of The West Indies’ pro vice chancellor and principal of the Mona Campus, Professor Densil A Williams, seamlessly blended sports and academia by launching his much-anticipated biography of the former West Indies captain.

The book was unveiled in Antigua at Casa Palmadita, Fitches Creek, marking a significant tribute to the living legend whose contributions on and off the pitch continue to resonate throughout the Caribbean.

As the author of Richie Richardson, the latest instalment in UWI Press’ Caribbean Biography Series, Professor Williams embraced the challenge of telling the personal and professional story of the former West Indies captain. Known for his research in international business, Professor Williams applied the same dedication to documenting the cricketing icon’s professional and personal journey.

The bio was officially launched by Sir Rodney Williams, governor general of Antigua and Barbuda, who praised The UWI pro-vice chancellor as an outstanding academic and commended his meticulous portrayal of Sir Richie Richardson’s life and work. Minister of Education, Sport, and Creative Industries Daryll Matthew also spoke at the event, which was attended by a diverse gathering of business people, government officials, academics, and public servants.

The book aims to immortalise one of the region’s significant sporting figures, Sir Richard Benjamin Richardson. It traces his beginnings as a humble schoolboy in the Five Islands Village in Antigua and Barbuda — where the 5th Campus of The UWI is now located — to his major accomplishments as a global sports superstar, an accomplished businessman, a husband, father and grandfather, and an ambassador for his country, Antigua and Barbuda.

Those interested in reading can find the book at www.uwipress.com.