I'm Uncle Viv to Ian Botham's son, Liam, and I've been a sort of mentor to him over the years. I've always been there for him and whenever there was an opportunity to see him play sport, I was there. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
Each bowler has his own pride when bowling in the nets but it's vital that you get ball on bat and then you are ready to use the opportunity when you are out in the middle. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
You have T20 and that also plays a part in some of the shots batsmen play. You see guys playing the same shots in… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
There are individuals out there who use the body protection as a form of staying power to go on as long as possible. That's… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
I won the glare with the bowler every time, because I knew that at some time he was going to have to turn around… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
But the guy who got hit and still tried to get in line, then gets hit again, that's the guy I will take with… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
We learnt a lot from county cricket - even if we did not earn stacks of money from it. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
My batting practice would be a guy throwing balls in the way in which I liked it. It was all about getting ball on… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
But London is my favourite city as I've walked the streets of the capital so often, I know it really well. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
When I grew up, my father used to say that cricket is not a profession, cricket cannot bring you food. But I think he… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
The problem with West Indies cricket is that the talent is there but there is no cohesion. Everybody's pulling in different directions; the players,… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
Life is not all about parties and frolicking. You have to show you care for people, too. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
I had a wonderful childhood in Antigua growing up in a family with three other brothers and no sisters, so you can imagine the… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
I have been to Pakistan many times and enjoyed every visit and it breaks my heart to see teams not playing in that country. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
