Top 10 South African batsmen of all time

9 Barry Richards

Barry RichardsBarry Richards could only play 4 Test matches for South Africa back in the Test series v Australia in 1969-70.

However, his stature as a batsman is beyond doubt and one of the greatest speculations among cricket fans is what he could have achieved had South Africa not been isolated.

His technique as an opening batsman was of the highest order and in addition to that, he was an excellent stroke-maker who enjoyed dominating the bowlers. In those 4 Tests, (South Africa won 4-0), he plundered 508 runs with 2 centuries and 2 fifties.