Viv Richards

Viv Richards is known for his aggressive batting style, compared to an executioner's sword.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-05-30

Viv Richards’s West Indian team remained dominant in Test cricket while caring less and less about the white-ball game.

The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-02-20

Viv Richards is one of the icons produced during the West Indies' dominance in cricket.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-11

Zubin Bharucha mentions that Sooryavanshi's batting style resembles that of Viv Richards.

The Times of India·India· 2026-02-07

The net result is that we are far from the glory days under the captaincy of Clive Lloyd and then Viv Richards.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-12-07

Viv Richards was seen gesturing he should have defended it with the turn.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-10-13

Roston Chase drew inspiration from his chat with three former West Indies captains — Viv Richards, Richie Richardson and Brian Lara — ahead of the match.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-10-10

Viv Richards, among others, felt which way the wind was blowing and broke from the establishment to join the 'Packer Circus'.

The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-10-08

Viv Richards was referenced as someone Dr. Shallow wants to meet regarding CWI's issues.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-07-24

Viv Richards is one of the West Indian legends invited to analyze the recent batting debacle.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-07-18

CWI has summoned an emergency meeting, inviting legends like Sir Viv Richards to assess the disaster.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-07-18

Viv Richards is to be part of the rescue package for the West Indies cricket team.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-07-17

Viv Richards, known fondly as Sir Viv, received a British knighthood for his services to cricket.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-07-16

Sir Viv Richards was called in to help find a solution to the problems facing the current West Indies cricket side.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-07-15

Viv Richards has been called for consultation by Cricket West Indies following a humiliating defeat against Australia.

Daily Jang·Pakistan· 2025-07-15

Jaiswal became just the sixth batter in history to score 900+ runs in their first seven Tests against England, sitting alongside legends like Viv Richards.

The Times of India·India· 2025-07-03

Sir Viv Richards is another legend who has captained the West Indies more times than Kraigg Brathwaite.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-07-02

Sir Viv Richards said that although some regional players would seek him out for advice, he is mostly sought out by players in other parts of the world.

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper·Unknown· 2025-06-25

Viv Richards, like his predecessors, fought against insularity in West Indies cricket.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-06-25

Viv Richards was dismissed by Kapil Dev's incredible running catch, which turned the tide in the final match.

The Times of India·India· 2025-06-25

Sir Viv Richards, a celebrated Antiguan cricketer, expressed delight in reconnecting with former teammates at the awards gala.

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper·Unknown· 2025-06-24

Viv Richards held the record for nearly seven years in the 1980s.

Prothom Alo·Bangladesh· 2025-06-18

Viv Richards is mentioned as a legendary cricketer from the West Indies.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-05-22

Viv Richards scored an unbeaten 189 against England in Manchester in 1984.

Prothom Alo·Bangladesh· 2025-05-21

Viv Richards is often regarded as one of the greatest batsmen, and Kapil Dev mentioned him when discussing the best players.

Prothom Alo·Bangladesh· 2025-05-12

Viv Richards, as a legendary mentor, advised Mohammad Amir to stay composed during the match.

The Times of India·India· 2025-04-28

Viv Richards is a legend whose words hold great importance for the team.

Daily Jang·Pakistan· 2025-04-23

Rodney mentioned the fastest century by Viv Richards as one of his greatest memories at the ARG.

The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper·Unknown· 2025-04-18

Nobody did it better than Viv Richards.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-03-27

Viv Richards is mentioned as a cricketer with whom the speaker developed a friendship.

Prothom Alo·Bangladesh· 2025-03-23