Viv Richards to be presented with ACA membership

West Indian cricket legend Sir Viv Richards will receive the membership to Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) at the Gabba on Sunday.

The presentation will take place prior to the Big Bash Legaue (BBL) match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers.

Richards, who is in Australia as the assistant coach of Melbourne Stars in the BBL, will join the ranks of current and former Australian cricketers after he is presented with membership.

Richards had played four Sheffield Shield matches for Queensland during the 1976-77 season.

As reported by ACA website, ACA President Greg Dyer said, “We’re delighted to welcome Sir Viv Richards into the official ranks of the ACA. He remains a luminary throughout the cricket world and his involvement in the Big Bash League helps highlight the importance of active engagement once a cricketer’s playing days have come to an end.”

The ACA offers its members a wide range of benefits from – player rights; health and wellbeing; education and training; to career transition.