Viv Richards

Most Test Centuries Against India - In Pics

Most Test Centuries Against India - In Pics

Feb 23, 2024, 17:05 PM IST

List Of Batsmen With Most Consecutive Days As World No.1 In ODIs - In Pics

Cricket history is replete with legendary figures who have made their mark in the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket. One of the most prestigious accolades in this format is the title of the No.1 ODI batsman. This listicle delves into the incredible records of the top five players with the most consecutive days as the No.1 ODI batsman, as well as the historic moment when Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, brought an end to Virat Kohli's long-standing reign. These remarkable achievements showcase the skill, consistency, and dedication of these cricketing giants in the ODI arena.

Nov 08, 2023, 17:58 PM IST

Kapil Dev's 175 To Glenn Maxwell's 201: 10 Greatest ODI Innings Of All Time

After Glenn Maxwell's mad show vs Afghanistan, here are ten others greatest ODI innings in the history of cricket.

Nov 08, 2023, 12:53 PM IST

From Virat Kohli To Brian Lara: Top 5 Batsmen At No.1 Position For Most Consecutive Days In History - In Pics

The ICC Men's ODI rankings are a significant indicator of a batsman's performance and progress in the format. Let's take a look at the five batsmen who held the No.1 position for the most consecutive days in history.

Jun 26, 2023, 13:03 PM IST

Neena Gupta reminisces financial struggles: 'I was ready to wash dishes but not ask for money'

In her latest interview, veteran Bollywood actress Neena Gupta recalled she never felt ashamed to take up menial jobs to support her family financially. 

Jun 13, 2021, 16:35 PM IST

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar REVEALS two biggest regrets of his life – check out

While reflecting back on his career, former India captain Sachin Tendulkar said that even though he is quite satisfied with what he has achieved, there are still a couple of regrets.

May 30, 2021, 12:31 PM IST

India vs England: Lot of moaning and groaning about Ahmedabad pitch, says Viv Richards

All the chatter has not gone down well with Richards, whose incredible range of strokes and fearless approach to the game terrorised the best of bowlers in his prime in every corner of the cricketing world. The 68-year-old pointed out that playing in India has mostly been about tackling quality spinners and that England may not have done their homework properly ahead of the tour. 

Mar 01, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

Kapil Dev among top five highest run-scorers of 1983 World Cup

Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev was among the top five highest run-scorer in the country's winning campaign at the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup in 1983.

Jun 25, 2020, 15:27 PM IST

West Indies' Sharmarh Brooks ecstatic to receive maiden Test cap from Viv Richards

West Indies displayed a brilliant performance against India on day one of the first Test. 

Aug 23, 2019, 14:07 PM IST

Cricket in Caribbean will suffer till somebody does the right things: Former Windies opener Phil Simmons

On the West Indies team's struggles over the years and the crushing innings loss to Bangladesh in a Test recently, he said it was depressing.

Dec 13, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

West Indies cricket will benefit after 2019 World Cup qualification: Viv Richards

The West Indies -- whose fortunes have plummeted in recent years -- were in danger of missing out after the International Cricket Council (ICC) reduced the number of teams in next year's 50-over global showpiece from 14 to 10.

Mar 27, 2018, 15:57 PM IST

Masaba Gupta shares adorable family pic on Instagram, wishes daddy Viv Richards

The ace fashion designer got hitched to producer Madhu Mantena on June 2, 2015.

Mar 08, 2018, 20:32 PM IST

This is not just a purple patch for Virat Kohli, this is genuine greatness: Sourav Ganguly

Virat Kohli's current purple patch has left a great many former players bedazzled and Sourav Ganguly, a great captain himself in his playing days, believes the 29-year-old's run with the bat is unprecedented as far as Indian batsmen are concerned.

Feb 21, 2018, 16:20 PM IST

Virat Kohli is as ruthless as Vivian Richards, believes Alvin Kallicharran

Kohli's unmatched consistency to score runs across formats has been one of the most talked-about subjects in modern-day cricket, and there are few better voices than former WI captain and batting great Alvin Kallicharran to analyse that.

Feb 09, 2018, 17:00 PM IST

Virat Kohli will learn like Sir Viv Richards did, says Michael Holding

“It was similar with Viv. When he took over the captaincy, it was similar. And then he grew in the job. He learnt to be a little bit calmer and then his team got calmer as well," said the West Indies great.

Jan 29, 2018, 16:08 PM IST

40 sixes in a knock of 307: Australia's Josh Dunstan breaks Vivian Richards's record

Whatever the grade of cricket, it's no mean feat to hit a triple century studded with 40 sixes, but West Augusta's B-team batsman Josh Dunstan did exactly that to not just amass 307 runs but also better batting legend Vivian Richards's record of highest percentage of runs in his team's total.

Oct 16, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Virat Kohli reminds me of Viv Richards: Aravinda de Silva

Sri Lankan great Aravinda de Silva said that Virat Kohli reminds him of West Indian icon Viv Richards, who is considered by many experts as the finest and the most explosive batsman of the last 40 years.

Aug 07, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli is a mix of Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, says Shane Warne

Virat Kohli recently became the first Indian skipper to win six consecutive Test series in a row after India defeated Bangladesh by 208 runs in the one-off Test played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Feb 23, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Boxing Day Test: Australia take control over Pakistan after David Warner hits century on Day 3

Warner plundered his maiden century in a Boxing Day Test at the MCG and his 17th Test hundred overall.

Dec 28, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Australia vs Pakistan: After Azhar Ali's epic 205 not out, Aussies too make solid start

At tea on the third day, Australia were cruising at 131 for one to trail by 312 runs with David Warner on 77 and Usman Khawaja not out 39.

Dec 28, 2016, 11:09 AM IST