I was not ‘fazed’ by being Viv’s son says Mali
Despite the insurmountable pressure to walk in his father’s footsteps, Mali Richards, son of cricketing legend Sir Vivian Richards, says it was a joy to have him as a father.
Many children of sports legends have felt the pressure put on by society due to their parents’ fame, but Richards, who is now making a name for himself as a cricket commentator, says it is a joy being the son of a national hero.
“It’s thoroughly enjoyable to be honest. Just looking back at it, it’s always been fun. We have had a few negatives that go along with that, but more often than not, it’s been very exciting and I enjoy being the son of Viv Richards,” said Richards.
‘It still comes back to me’ – Mali Richards believes he didn’t make use of opportunities
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In 2003 and at the age of 19,
Mali Richards, broke a long-standing scoring record in the Leeward Islands Cricket Tournament, hitting 319 for Antigua and Barbuda against a combined US & British Virgin Islands.
The effort eclipsed the previous record of 318, which was held by Alex Adams of Anguilla and placed much attention on the young Antiguan and son of successful former West Indies captain and batsman, Sir
Viv Richards.
Many thought this was the beginning of what would have been a fruitful regional and international career for the young Richards. He however went on to score only 376 First Class runs in 18 matches between 2004 and 2014.
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CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles Win Exciting Finale To Be Crowned Super 40 Champions
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By Neto Baptiste
CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles emerged champions of the State Insurance Corporation-sponsored Super 40 Cricket Competition in Bethesda on Sunday, clinching a close contest against Anderson E Carty Empire Nation by six wickets to claim top honours in the grand finale hosted by Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA).
The margin of victory, however, does not tell the full story as Bethesda required seven runs off the final over to win the match after their original target of 207 for victory was revised to 147 off 25 overs after the match was delayed by rain for about 30 minutes just after the start of the home team’s innings.
Empire Nation Cruises Into Super 40 Final With Comfortable Win Over Jennings
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Tariq Benjamin with 53 and
Damian Lowenfield with 49, Anderson E Carty Empire Nation cruised to a comfortable five-wicket win over Jennings on Sunday, booking their place in the final of the State Insurance Corporation Super 40 Cricket Competition slated for February 28 at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.
Benjamin cracked four fours and three sixes for his 53 which came in 60 deliveries, while Lowenfield slammed three fours and two sixes as Empire Nation successfully chased 162 set by the home team in Jennings. There was a contribution of 37 from
Kenrick Scott which came in just 16 deliveries and included three fours and three sixes.