Indian Cricket Team Meets Viv Richards Ahead of First Test vs West Indies
India are touring the West Indies for a four-Test match series, beginning from July 21 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
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Team India members meet Viv Richards
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India take on West Indies in the first Test at Antigua on July 21
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India had last visited the Caribbean for a Test series in 2011
The Indian cricket team, post their arrival in Antigua - the venue for the first Test vs the West Indies, met up with legendary batsman Viv Richards.
The likes of Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Stuart Binny and Ajinkya Rahane were all seen having a discussion with the West Indian great, which is sure to inspire them ahead of the first Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua from July 21.
The Indian team is touring the West Indies for a four-Test match series and is being led by Kohli.
The Indian Test captain also had a one-on-one interaction with Richards and both were pictured have a profound discussion.
The King @vivrichards56 and the Prince @imVkohli together in Antigua. pic.twitter.com/Dt6jok46zI
- BCCI (@BCCI) July 19, 2016
A meeting to remember and cherish! Sir @vivrichards56 meet Team India members in Antigua. pic.twitter.com/bRSJANMqlp
- BCCI (@BCCI) July 19, 2016
Dhawan posted a picture of his meeting with the batting great and seemed to be a content man.
Enjoyed having little discussion with Great Sir viv richards!!! Still feeling so happy!!?????? pic.twitter.com/v2bHAgB8Cd
- Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 19, 2016
India had last visited the Caribbean for a Test series in 2011 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Kohli also tweeted a picture with Viv Richards, and seemed to have received some words of wisdom from the West Indian great.
What a memorable moment. With the greatest ever, Sir @vivrichards56. Words of gold from him. #Grateful #Memorable pic.twitter.com/sK0xsIDC3P
- Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 19, 2016
Meanwhile, KL Rahul too had his 'fanboy' moment and couldn't hide his grin after meeting the legend.
Major fan boy moment ?? Sir viv was kind enough to give us some advice. #blessed #bossman what a legend. ?? pic.twitter.com/Dy5nh3a8ms
- K L Rahul (@klrahul11) July 19, 2016
This will also be the first official assignment for Team India's new head coach Anil Kumble.