6 lucky cricketers who got their break when others missed out due to Injuries

#2 Vivian Richards

Vivian Richards

During the early 1970s, Lawrence Rowe, the former West Indies cricketer, was so good at number 3 that he made Richards wait for his debut for several years. Had it not been for Rowe, we would have witnessed the greatness of Viv much earlier.

With Rowe getting injured in 1980, Richards took charge at the number three position and went on to become one of the greatest batsmen of all-time. Representing Windies in 121 Tests and 187 ODIs, the Antigua-born cricketer amassed in excess of 15000 runs with the help of 35 tons and 90 half centuries.