About Richard Stretch
Lived 1952 – 2014 (aged 61). Richard Stretch was a South African cricketer.
Richard Stretch (26 November 1952 – 27 October 2014) was a South African cricketer. He played fourteen first-class matches for Border between 1979 and 1982.
After retirement from cricket he became one of the world's leading researchers into cricket injury. Some of his major publications related to definitions of cricket injuries, injuries in cricket in South Africa, batting biomechanics, and lumbar stress fractures.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Richard Stretch's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Stretch?
cricketer (1952-2014)
When was Richard Stretch born?
Richard Stretch was born on 26 November 1952 in Graaff-Reinet.
When did Richard Stretch die?
Richard Stretch died on 27 October 2014 in Gqeberha.
What was Richard Stretch's occupation?
Richard Stretch was a cricketer.
What nationality was Richard Stretch?
Richard Stretch was South African.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Stretch. https://biography.guide/richard-stretch/
MLA: "Richard Stretch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-stretch/.
Chicago: "Richard Stretch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-stretch/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC