Andy Roberts Biography: Parents, Awards, Net Worth, Wife, Age, Height, Ethnicity

Andy Roberts, full name Sir Anderson Montgomery Everton Roberts KCN, is a former Antiguan cricketer widely regarded as the father of modern West Indian fast bowling.

The first Antiguan to play Test cricket for the West Indies, he was a key member of the dominant 1970s-80s pace attack, contributing to two World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979 (and runners-up in 1983).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Anderson Montgomery Everton Roberts
• Stage Name: Andy Roberts
• Born: 29 January 1951
• Age: 75 years old
• Birthplace: Urlings Village, Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda
• Nationality: Antiguan
• Occupation: Former Professional Cricketer, Coach, and Administrator
• Height: 1.88m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: 13
• Spouse: Laverne Roberts
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $3 million

Early Life and Education

Anderson Montgomery Everton Roberts was born on January 29, 1951, in Urlings Village, Saint Mary Parish, Antigua and Barbuda, as one of fourteen children in a large family where neither parent showed interest in cricket.

He grew up in a modest fishing community and began playing village cricket at age 16, progressing to parish and Antiguan representative sides by his late teens, where he shared the field with emerging talents like Viv Richards.

Formal education details are limited publicly, as his path focused on local cricket development before professional opportunities arose. His ethnicity is Antiguan, and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Andy Roberts debuted in first-class cricket for the Leeward Islands in 1970 and quickly established himself as a fast bowler with exceptional control and variations.

He moved to England in 1972, signing with Hampshire County Cricket Club, where he took 244 first-class wickets at an average of 16.70—the best by any regular bowler in the county’s history—before later playing for Leicestershire from 1981 to 1984.

His Test debut for the West Indies came in 1974 against England, and he became integral to the side’s dominance, forming part of the feared pace quartet with Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft.

Roberts played 47 Tests from 1974 to 1983, taking 202 wickets at an average of 25.61, with 11 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket matches, including best figures of 7/54. In ODIs, he claimed 87 wickets in 56 matches at 20.35, contributing to World Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1979.

He was twice named Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1975 and 1984) and inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. After retiring in 1984, he coached and served in administrative roles, including as a selector and mentor for West Indies bowlers.

Andy Roberts’ legacy endures as a pioneer who set the standard for West Indian pace bowling, mentoring successors like Malcolm Marshall and Curtly Ambrose while inspiring generations from smaller islands through his skill, discipline, and quiet intensity.

Social Media

• Andy Roberts has no verified social media account.

Personal Life

Andy Roberts married Laverne Roberts, with whom he maintains a private family life in Antigua. Details about children are not publicly detailed.

From a large family of fourteen siblings, he has emphasized privacy and humility throughout his life, often described as quiet and reserved despite his on-field intensity.

Post-retirement, he has lived in Antigua, running a fishing business and serving as groundsman at the Antigua Recreation Ground for many years.

Net Worth

Andy Roberts has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $3 million. His earnings stemmed from professional contracts with West Indies, Hampshire, Leicestershire, and other sides during his era, supplemented by World Cup prizes, endorsements, and post-retirement roles in coaching, administration, and business ventures like fishing in Antigua.