Watch: Akram’s ‘greatest’ delivery to Sir Viv

Pacebowling legend Wasim Akram says Viv Richards was one of “the greatest” batsmen he had the pleasure of trying to bounce out.

Richards’ World Cup winning knock

On this day in 1979 Sir Viv Richards’ 138 not out helped West Indies defend their World Cup trophy against England at Lord’s.

Legend of the Week

On this day in 1985 West Indian batsman Sir Vivian Richards scored 322 for Somerset in a single day’s play against Warwickshire.