Viv Richards and Unmukt Chand (Image: Unmukt’s Former Delhi cricketer Unmukt Chand had a moment he described as “special” and “unforgettable” when he met West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards on the sidelines of the Mayor’s New World T20 tournament in Florida. Chand, who was invited as a special guest, was excited to greet the “King of Antigua” at Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, where Richards serves as a league ambassador.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!A heartwarming highlight of their meeting came when Richards held Chand’s infant son Krishay and gave the child his blessings. Chand posted a video of the moment on X and called it one of the most treasured memories of his cricketing journey. “The best part is that little Krishay got his blessing too. The GOAT herself held him in her arms. Strange to be in the presence of greatness,” he wrote.
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During their conversation, Chand received a message from Richards that struck a deep chord with the former India Under-19 World Cup captain, who retired from Indian cricket at the age of 28 and moved to the US to continue playing.“He (Richards) told me, ‘Cricket is cricket, whichever country or franchise you play for, play it with the same intention and heart.’ That will stay with me forever,” Chand said.WATCH:Heartwarming moments between Viv Richards and little KrishayAfter retiring from Indian cricket, Unmukt moved to the US and now represents the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket.
