News for 'Vivian Richards'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

Super 8: Proteas quell USA's spirited challenge

Super 8: Proteas quell USA's spirited challenge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'It could have been a closer game and we could have got over the line.'

It has been a while since I played well, admits Buttler

It has been a while since I played well, admits Buttler

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Following his side's four-wicket loss to West Indies in the first ODI, England skipper Jos Buttler admitted that it has been a while since he has played well as a batter, but needs to work hard and trust that his form will be back.

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as 'Global Ambassador' for ODI World Cup

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

PICS: England survive Namibia scare, stay in Super 8 hunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.

Beware the West Indies!

Beware the West Indies!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the West Indies team from the World Cups.

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

The 1983 World Cup Quiz Challenge

The 1983 World Cup Quiz Challenge

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of India's first World Cup victory, check how much you know about the 1983 World Cup.

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

They're clearly setting new goals for couples planning to tie the knot this year.

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media that negotiations with Richards were wrapped up as the two parties could not agree on financial details and the West Indian legend also had prior commitments.

India Beat England for Record Under-19 WC Title

India Beat England for Record Under-19 WC Title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Images from the ICC Under-19 World Cup final.

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England coach hopes Josh Hazlewood's comments were tongue in cheek

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

After Test call-up, Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join league of legends Richards, Kohli, Miandad

Masaba And Satyadeep Are Married!

Masaba And Satyadeep Are Married!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The couple opted for a simple, intimate wedding with close family in attendance.

Tendulkar's 'two regrets'

Tendulkar's 'two regrets'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Sachin Tendulkar played 200 Tests and nearly 500 ODIs. What could be his regrets after such a fulfilling career?

I love Kohli; he is a little bull-terrier in his own right: Viv Richards

I love Kohli; he is a little bull-terrier in his own right: Viv Richards

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Virat Kohli has got a new admirer for his on-field aggression in none other than legendary West Indian batsman Vivian Richards who described the new captain as one of those very few Indian cricketers who do not shy away from having a verbal fight with opposition players.

When Ramdi took on Viv Richards...

When Ramdi took on Viv Richards...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

With age comes experience and few know it better than West Indies Test captain Denesh Ramdin, who still regrets an unsavoury act of flashing a note towards Vivian Richards after scoring a century against England in Birmingham back in 2012.

'You're looking for some heads to roll and Kevin's was in the way'

'You're looking for some heads to roll and Kevin's was in the way'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Kevin Pietersen has been made a "scapegoat" for England's Ashes humiliation in Australia, according to West Indies great Vivian Richards.

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

How much would have IPL teams paid for Viv Richards?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former New Zealand player Ian Smith reckons batting legend Vivian Richards would have been an absolute crowd pleaser in T20 cricket with franchises willing to pay more money than all the current stars like Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes put together. The West Indian, who won the 1975 and 1979 World Cup, is regarded as the most destructive batsman of his era scoring 8540 runs in 121 Tests and 6721 in 187 ODIs at a strike rate of 90 before retiring in 1991.

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

T20 WC PIX: India overpower B'desh; close in on semis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match between India and Bangladesh in Antigua, on Saturday.

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Pat Cummins registered the first hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 140 for 8 in the Super Eight match at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium, in Antigua, on Friday.

Cannot get better than that: Kohli fondly recollects favourite memory

Cannot get better than that: Kohli fondly recollects favourite memory

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Ahead of India's Test series against West Indies, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday revealed his favourite memory in the Caribbean.

Viv to team with Warne as Melbourne Stars' mentor

Viv to team with Warne as Melbourne Stars' mentor

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards is set to team up with spin great Shane Warne as Melbourne Stars' team mentor in the Australian Big Bash Twenty20 League this season, according to a report.

Celebs at LFW: Jacqueline, Mugdha and more!

Celebs at LFW: Jacqueline, Mugdha and more!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

Here are some of the celebs spotted at the Lakme Fashion Week!

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

T20 WC: What England need to do to qualify for Super 8

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Suryakumar Yadav has to bat at No 3 in the T20 World Cup, said the legendary Brian Lara as he rooted for an India vs West Indies final.

Tendulkar, Lara best modern day batsmen: Shastri

Tendulkar, Lara best modern day batsmen: Shastri

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Former India captain Ravi Shastri has said while Vivian Richards was best batsman of his era, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara have been the two most extraordinary players in the modern generation.

With improved fielding, India are favourites: Viv

With improved fielding, India are favourites: Viv

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

West Indian legend Vivian Richards feels that Indian cricket team has improved in the fielding department in recent times and that increases the chances of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men lifting the World Cup.

With improved fielding, India are favourites: Viv

With improved fielding, India are favourites: Viv

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

West Indian legend Vivian Richards feels that Indian cricket team has improved in the fielding department in recent times and that increases the chances of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men lifting the World Cup.

Pakistan's Babar Azam breaks yet another Virat Kohli record

Pakistan's Babar Azam breaks yet another Virat Kohli record

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Babar Azam becomes fastest Asian batter to reach 10,000 international runs

Video: Upcoming designers shine at Fashion Week

Video: Upcoming designers shine at Fashion Week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Masaba, daughter of actress Neena Gupta and West Indies cricketing legend Sir Vivian Richards made her ramp debut for the Gen Next Show on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week. Here's a glimpse of the collection.

'Board-Player dispute reason for Windies problems'

'Board-Player dispute reason for Windies problems'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Former captain Vivian Richards has blamed the never-ending feud between the Board and the Players' Association for the deplorable state in which West Indian cricket finds itself at the moment.

Guess who this chubby kid is!

Guess who this chubby kid is!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As the Indian team gears up to take on the West Indies in the first Test in Antigua, a look at what some of the players have been up to on social media.

'Dhoni's comments on warm-up matches unnecessary'

'Dhoni's comments on warm-up matches unnecessary'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's comments about being mentally unprepared for pre-World Cup practice matches were ill-timed, feel West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards and ex-Pakistan captain Imran Khan.

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The batting icon, who will retire from Test cricket after playing against the West Indies in his landmark 200th match in Mumbai next month, was named at his number four slot in the team, announced to mark 150 years of the Cricketers' Almanack, in London.

'India's future would be known after WI series'

'India's future would be known after WI series'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Whether India can go on to dominate world cricket consistently would be known by its second-string side's performance against a not-so-strong West Indies in the upcoming ODI and Test series, feels batting legend Sir Vivian Richards.

PIX: Bumrah celebrates early Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Bumrah celebrates early Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Due to his international commitments, Bumrah had to celebrate Raksha Bandhan early.

'Sehwag should plan his innings'

'Sehwag should plan his innings'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Vivian Richards wants Virender Sehwag to put more method in his batting and produce the goods for his team

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his views on the 'chin music' that batsmen are often subjected to by fast bowlers

Sir Viv, the original swagstar, turns a year older

Sir Viv, the original swagstar, turns a year older

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Apart from Tendulkar, West Indies bowler Courtney Walsh also wished Richards and tweeted, "Happy birthday to the one and only master blaster sir Viv. Have a great one capt."