Sir Viv Richards

Calcutta: The West Indies Cricket Board on Wednesday joined the rest of the Caribbean and the world in saluting West Indies legend and former captain Sir Vivian Richards on his 60th birthday.

WICB president Dr Julian Hunte said Sir Viv epitomised the hopes and dreams of the Caribbean people during his illustrious career for West Indies.

“Sir Viv was a champion of the West Indian people, the West Indian way of life, and the West Indian struggle to be recognised as truly world class,” said Dr Hunte.

“He was an incredible player and a true warrior, matching his awesome power with class, grace and an amazing swagger.

“The courage he displayed allowed him to be true to himself and to live by his convictions — to do it “my way” — ma king him into the unique player that he became.”

Dr. Hunte thanked Sir Viv for his contribution to West Indies cricket.