Tag: Vivian Richards

Shoaib Akhtar walks out of national TV’s talk show after being ‘insulted’

While the panel was discussing the performance of pace bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, Akhtar was interrupted by Niaz. A visibly upset Akhtar expressed his displeasure and the host offered him to leave the show midway if he wanted to.

October 27, 2021

Don’t see the kind of aggression now that Vivian Richards had: Inzamam-ul-Haq

Richards had recently said in a podcast with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson that he was okay with dying on the pitch while batting when asked about his famous tendency to play without a helmet.

April 19, 2020

Wishes pour in as Vivian Richards turns 68

Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Vivian played 121 Tests and 187 ODIs scoring 8540 and 6721 runs, respectively.

March 7, 2020

Anushka Sharma is ‘the biggest blessing in my life’ says Virat Kohli in candid chat with Vivian Richards

Speaking on various topics among other things, the Indian captain also opened up about his relationship with Anushka Sharma.

August 24, 2019

I see same passion in you: Vivian Richards to Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli introduced the Caribbean master as "the greatest inspiration to all of us batsmen".

August 22, 2019

Vivian Richards stopped Sachin Tendulkar from retiring post 2007 World Cup debacle

India were eliminated in the group stage itself after facing shocking defeats to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The team had to face a lot of criticism, both from the fans and the cricket fraternity.

June 3, 2019

Love guys like Virat Kohli, he has what I had: Vivian Richards

India start their campaign in the 2019 World Cup on Wednesday against South Africa at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

June 3, 2019

I suffered as an actress due to my public image: Neena Gupta

Neena Gupta says she got stereotyped and was offered only negative roles in the early days of her career due to her public image and personal life.

February 17, 2019

Rains pound Thiruvananthapuram, final T20I in jeopardy

The local meteorological office has predicted more rains later in the day and Tuesday also.

November 6, 2017

England are ‘beatable’, insists West Indies great Richards

Richards urged West Indies to restore a sense of pride during their Test series against England.

August 17, 2017

My fitness journey began after meeting Vivian Richards: Suniel

Actor Suniel Shetty says he was so inspired by the physique of former West Indian cricketer Vivian Richards that he himself started working on his fitness. “My fitness journey began when I met Sir Vivian Richards. He said he got fit so that he could hit the ball harder. I was an obsessive cricketer and...

April 26, 2017