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Neena Gupta Opens Up About Masaba-Viv Richards

Neena Gupta Opens Up About Masaba-Viv Richards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Actor Neena Gupta offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, speaking up about her daughter Masaba Gupta's relationship with her father cricket legend Vivian Richards.

Kohli labels Vivian Richards as 'biggest boss'

Kohli labels Vivian Richards as 'biggest boss'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kohli posted the picture on Twitter and captioned the post as, 'With the biggest BOSS! @ivivianrichards'.

Spotted: Sir Vivian Richards in London

Spotted: Sir Vivian Richards in London

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Reader Vinod Kumar sent us this picture from Chennai.

Spotted: The great Sir Vivian Richards in Sydney

Spotted: The great Sir Vivian Richards in Sydney

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Reader Rajiv Pai sent us a photograph of Sir Vivian Richards.

Spotted: Sir Vivian Richards in The Bahamas

Spotted: Sir Vivian Richards in The Bahamas

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Reader Nagesh Shenoy sent us his picture with Sir Vivian Richards from The Bahamas.

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen smashed the records held by legends Matthew Hayden and Vivian Richards for the most sixes hit by an overseas batter in a Test innings in India.

Ridiculous! Hope becomes first-ever batter to...

Ridiculous! Hope becomes first-ever batter to...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Shai Hope becomes first batter to hit hundred against all Test-playing nations

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Lara praised the Caribbean side's remarkable comeback in the match after a difficult start.

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Organised by TCM Sports, Cricket West Indies' long-term strategic partner, the the Golf Day brought together cricketing legends, global business leaders, and sporting icons on one stage, marking a celebration of West Indies cricket in the company of some of the formidable forces of the game such as Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson.

T20 WC: Viv Richards 'loves' watching India play!

T20 WC: Viv Richards 'loves' watching India play!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Vivian Richards visited the Indian team's dressing room and expressed his support for Rohit Sharma & Co.

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

WI invites Lloyd, Richards, Lara to help shape future of Caribbean cricket

'We've broken the barrier, now winning must be a habit'

'We've broken the barrier, now winning must be a habit'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At the stroke of midnight, Harmanpreet Kaur created her legacy, "broke the barrier" and declared that this is not the end but just the beginning.

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'My focus is to keep motivating the guys so that we continue playing positive cricket and turn around our current situation.'

Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Records tumbled at Lord's as Rishabh Pant, despite an injured finger, blasted his way into the history books

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Can Sai Sudharsan silence critics in Delhi?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Assessing Sai Sudharsan's temperament and Nitish Kumar Reddy's utility in home conditions would be topmost on India's checklist when the high-on-confidence hosts take on a floundering West Indies

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

Louis, Athanaze miss hundreds, but rally West Indies

Louis, Athanaze miss hundreds, but rally West Indies

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze narrowly missed out on maiden centuries as the West Indies fought back from 25 for 2 to post 250 for 5 on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Friday.

Another day, another record for Pant

Another day, another record for Pant

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Post-lunch, Pant brought up his half-century with a single before launching his third maximum, cementing his reputation as one of the game's most fearless stroke-makers in red-ball cricket.

PHOTOS: When Kohli and Co met Viv Richards

PHOTOS: When Kohli and Co met Viv Richards

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Skipper Virat Kohli says he received 'words of gold' from the legendary cricketer who visited the Indian team hotel ahead of the first cricket Test in Antigua.

Why Viv Richards never wore a helmet

Why Viv Richards never wore a helmet

Rediff.com8 May 2013

West Indies great Vivian Richards on the all-conquering West Indies teams of the 1970s and 80, why he never donned a helmet while batting and his addiction to chewing gum.

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

ICC bias? Legends slam India's 'advantage'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

While Australia travelled to the UAE on Saturday, South Africa were slated to board a flight out of Pakistan on Sunday.

Alzarri Joseph has Bangladesh reeling on Day 3

Alzarri Joseph has Bangladesh reeling on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Alzarri Joseph had Bangladesh reeling, but the tourists avoided the follow-on and trail the West Indies by 181 runs with one wicket left at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Sunday.

Windies have Bangladesh reeling; 17 wkts fall on Day 4

Windies have Bangladesh reeling; 17 wkts fall on Day 4

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The West Indies are well-placed to win the first Test against Bangladesh. They needed only three wickets to complete the formalities at the end of the fourth day at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.

Viv Richards fine after falling ill on pre-Test show

Viv Richards fine after falling ill on pre-Test show

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Sir Vivian Richards fell ill while he was on air doing a pre-game analysis ahead of the start of the second Test match between India and West Indies, in Jamaica, on Friday.

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards expressed his disappointment and frustration at the absence of the Caribbean side from the Champions Trophy, urging them to emulate Afghanistan's rise in world cricket. Richards highlighted Afghanistan's fighting spirit and consistent performances, contrasting their presence in the tournament with the West Indies' exclusion.

Pant is like Viv Richards: Inzy

Pant is like Viv Richards: Inzy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'In the '70s, Vivian Richards used to be the difference between the West Indies and any other side.' 'Similarly, Pant was the difference between India and England.'

Gambhir equals Richards' record

Gambhir equals Richards' record

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

India's batting sensation Gautam Gambhir completed his half-century on day two of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Monday to equal the world record for most fifties in consecutive Tests.

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has praised Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy, and passion, calling him a "great" and "legendary" player.

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Ramiz Raja backed Babar Azam to come good in red-ball cricket, saying that he needs to show the world through his temperament that he is like the West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards.

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones during a special presentation at an NFL game in Houston. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons handed Tendulkar the jersey.

'Tendulkar was better than Viv Richards'

'Tendulkar was better than Viv Richards'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe rated batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar higher than the West Indies legend Vivian Richards, saying that he admired the Indian veteran's footwork and his ability to keep things simple.

Viv Richards, Neena together at Masaba's show

Viv Richards, Neena together at Masaba's show

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Sir Vivian Richards and Neena Gupta were spotted together at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Viv Richards named Delhi Daredevils' advisor

Viv Richards named Delhi Daredevils' advisor

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

The beleaguered Delhi Daredevils received a pep talk from legendary Sir Vivian Richards on Saturday, as the former West Indies captain joined the franchise in the role of an ambassador and advisor.

Ganguly rates Viv Richards over Sehwag

Ganguly rates Viv Richards over Sehwag

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that dashing opener Virender Sehwag will take some more time to be in the same league as legendary West Indian batsman, Vivian Richards.

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.

Sachin is still a class act: Viv Richards

Sachin is still a class act: Viv Richards

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's prolonged form slump may have raised questions on his retirement but West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards reckons the veteran batsman is still a 'class act' and should not be pressured into calling time on his career.

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Here's what Viv Richards has to say about Kohli's innings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

West Indian legend Vivian Richards has heaped praise on Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli, describing his maiden double hundred on the second day of the opening Test as 'magnificent' and 'classy'.

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Viv Richards, Richie thank PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Antigua and Barbuda received 1,75,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines out of which 40,000 were donated to the country under the 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative.

Windies keen to preserve Richards record

Windies keen to preserve Richards record

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

West Indies will play positively against Pakistan in the third and final Test to stop Mohammad Yousuf from breaking Vivian Richards' 30-year-old record for the highest number of runs scored in a calendar year.

Viv Richards likens Pietersen to Muhammad Ali

Viv Richards likens Pietersen to Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards reckons Kevin Pietersen is cricket's answer to Muhammad Ali, and believes the English batsman has got the 'X-factor' to respond to his critics in the upcoming four-Test series in India.