Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

politician United Kingdom

Richard Thompson is the chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), known for his leadership in navigating complex issues within cricket, including gender equality and player welfare. In a recent statement, he addressed the controversy surrounding the upcoming match against Afghanistan, emphasizing the board's stance against the Taliban's oppression of women and girls while advocating for a coordinated international response rather than a unilateral boycott.

Born on Apr 03, 1949 (76 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
126,083
Power
7,614$
Sentiment
7.79
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 8.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 104,847 $21,000,000 6,652$
Australia 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 25,499,884 17,721 $1,380,000 959$
Ireland 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 5,030,000 3,515 $5,100 4$
Totals 3 361,532,535 126,083 $22,385,100 7,615$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Two years ago, he set a then-house price record in Paddington of $14 million when he sold the historic double terrace Brompton to Monte Carlo-based art adviser Richard Thompson. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Woollahra’s $10.6m failed sale offers a lesson in contract law

United States United States: Richard Thompson is a marine biologist at the University of Plymouth who coined the term 'microplastics' in a 2004 paper. 8

The New York Times: What Experts Want You to Know About Microplastics

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Thompson, chair of the National Drought Group, warned that water companies may need to bring in water restrictions. 6

BBC: Exceptionally low river levels forecast in parts of the UK

Guyana Guyana: Richard Thompson, England’s cricket board chair, congratulated James Anderson on his knighthood. 8

Stabroek News: Former England fast bowler Anderson awarded knighthood

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Thompson, the current chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board, congratulated Anderson on his well-deserved honour. 9

The Guardian: England’s record wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson awarded a knighthood | Jimmy Anderson

United Kingdom United Kingdom: England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson said it was 'a really well-deserved honour' for Anderson. 8

BBC: James Anderson: England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker to get knighthood

Canada Canada: Richard Thompson is a lesser-known guitar god who came out of the 1960s folk rock scene and co-founded the group Fairport Convention. 8

The Globe and Mail: Canadians on their travel plans: Done with Disney, no to New York