From the ‘Dilscoop’ to impact player, IPL has set the global T20 agenda, blending cricket innovations with the creation of colourful characters. Take a step back in time and you will find the cricket world had characters born to dominate T20. Keith Miller, a World War II fighter pilot, wasn’t aware that there could be pressure in a cricket match. Or Gary Sobers, who would have made the idea of an impact player seem like a joke. A cricket writer evokes a sepia-tinted version of IPL
Bollywood actress Neena Gupta and Vivian Richards were in a relationship during 1980s and welcomed their first daughter, Masaba, in 1989. Vivian was married to Miriam Richards at the time.
Babar Azam struggled against Mohammed Amir and was also hit on the helmet by the pacer's bouncer during his stay in the middle.
Legendary Vivian Richards, Sunil Gavaskar and Shaun Pollock were on Saturday announced as the governing council members of the International Masters League tournament.
Masaba Gupta's reaction to the Ramiz Raja incident was shared by one of Pakistan's leading fashion and entertainment magazines where it drew a flood of response mostly from the women.
Two-time ICC Men's Cricket World Cup winner and iconic West Indies batter Vivian Richards has urged the Men in Blue to maintain positivity and hold their attacking approach as the team fires up on all guns to lift the trophy for the third time in history.
India have had a smooth sail till now but the road ahead is only going to get tougher as they face a maverick West Indies at the WACA tomorrow. Viv said India's campaign may hit a rough patch soon.