U-19 World Cup 2022: Sir Vivi Richards swings his club in front of his statue, wishes the teams before the tournament
Vivian Richards swings a stick in front of his statue at Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua
The International Cricket Council U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup will kick off in the Caribbean islands from 14 January and it is once again expected to be a platform for budding cricketers to show off. their talent in the global arena. The top ticketing countries are participating in this tournament, which for many years has been famous for giving cricket its future superstars. Many like Indian Test captain Virat Kohli and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have left their mark at the tournament before graduating in the major.
The final of the tournament will take place in Antigua at the SIr Vivian Richards Stadium. Before the tournament began, the former West Indies legend promoted the tournament in a video posted by the ICC on Instagram.
“West Indies legend Viv Richards excited about ICC Men’s # U19CWC 2022 festival. The tournament begins on January 14. Which team are you supporting? “, the ICC captioned the video.
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“Let me take this opportunity to say that I am delighted to hear that the ICC U-19 World Cup will be held in Antigua and Barbuda here and beyond at Vivian Richards Stadium. I am delighted because that and cricket fans should rejoice too. I wish those who will participate the best and I hope all Antiguans and Barbudas will be able to see the future of cricket here,” said Richards.
In the video, Richards can be seen swinging a bat and also holding it up in front of his statue. There was also a shot from Richards alongside other legendary cricketers from Antigua, Andy Roberts, Richie Richardson and Curtly Ambrose.
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