Legendary Viv Richards enjoying life Down Under

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 18:23

Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards has said Australia holds special place in his heart, adding that he is enjoying life Down Under during as his spell as a mentor to the Big Bash League team Melbourne Stars ends.

Ponting is up there with the very best: Richards

Last Updated: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 22:39

Hailing Ricky Ponting`s "no-fear" attitude, West Indies great Viv Richards said the recently-retired former Australian skipper is up there with the world`s very best.

Richards says Windies can ‘walk tall again’ following T20 WC win

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 14:43

Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards has said the Caribbean can witness a return of their glory days under the able leadership of Darren Sammy after their monumental Twenty20 World Cup win in Sri Lanka.

‘Kevin Pietersen is cricket`s answer to Muhammad Ali’

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 19:02

West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards reckons Kevin Pietersen is cricket`s answer to Muhammad Ali.

Viv Richards to team up with Warne as Melbourne mentor in Big Bash

Last Updated: Thursday, October 25, 2012, 13:36

West Indian 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.

Richards was more fearful batsman than Gayle: Richardson

Last Updated: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 18:47

He has closely watched Chris Gayle evolve as one of the most destructive batsmen in the current era but former West Indies captain Richie Richardson maintains that Sir Vivian Richards was "far more feared by bowlers" than the Jamaican opener.

Ramdin jumps 20 spots amidst controversy

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 16:44

Despite the swirling controversy over his ill-advised jibe at Sir Vivian Richards, West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin was the biggest mover in the latest International Cricket Council player rankings.

Davis, Khan reprimand Ramdin over Viv Richards taunt

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 14:32

West Indies` former Test batsman Bryan Davis and team manager Omar Khan have both criticised Denesh Ramdin for his controversial gesture aimed at Vivian Richards.

Tendulkar, Lara standout players of modern era: Shastri

Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 18:53

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.

Asking for apology from Gayle is ludicrous: Richards

Last Updated: Friday, December 16, 2011, 16:35

Batting great Vivian Richards has slammed the WICB for its failure to sort out the differences with Chris Gayle and said he finds the cricket board`s decision to ask the former captain to apologise "ludicrous" and "a little far-fetched".