When I moved to England, at 19, I had a rude awakening. I knew it would be chilly but when I saw leaves falling off the trees I thought someone had dropped a nuclear something! — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
When I first came to this country I was this new kid from the Caribbean. England was a rude awakening for me. — 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
Over the years I have been watching Pakistan when playing against them or with them in county cricket. And they have been brilliant bowlers… — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
I am thankful that I played the game at a time when the West Indies climbed to heights that have never been repeated. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
I've always been a competitive guy. I want to win. I want to make an impact. — Viv Richards Copy Share Image
