Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has always shown his admiration and respect for sports legends. So when it came to former West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards, his joy knew no bounds
Virat Kohli, Viv Richards
Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has always shown his admiration and respect for sports legends. So when it came to former West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards, his joy knew no bounds.
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The star batsman went on to post a cool selfie that he clicked with the trailblazing and talented former WI batsman.
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
BCCI also went on to put up a few pictures on their website of the two of them in conversation and called Richards and Kohli the 'King' and 'Prince' respectively.
The King @vivrichards56 and the Prince @imVkohli together in Antigua. pic.twitter.com/Dt6jok46zI
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 19, 2016
On many occasions, Kohli has also been compared to cricket greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Viv Richards as well.
Kohli will be leading team India in their four-match Test series against West Indies which will begin on 21st July.