Legendary cricketers Sir Vivian Richards and Lord Ian Botham unveiled the brand new Richards-Botham Trophy that England and West Indies will now compete for in Test cricket.
“It’s a really particular feeling to have the incredible trophy named in honor of my nice buddy Ian and myself. We performed rather a lot collectively and constructed an ideal friendship on and off the cricket area. As I stated earlier, I’m really delighted to know that the sport that I’ve proven my love for all my life is naming such a prestigious award in recognition of what I managed to attain. It’s an attractive trophy and I wish to once more thank everybody who got here up with this concept and contributed to its creation,” said Richards.
The Trophy pays tribute to two all-time greats, Richards and Botham, whose rivalry and friendship embodies the close relationship and mutual respect between the two sides. The unveiling ceremony was held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua ahead of the first Test match which starts on Tuesday and runs till March 12.
“It’s a great idea and a truly lovely trophy. It really stands out and I’m honored to have my name on the trophy alongside my friend Sir Viv. The captain who picks up the trophy at the end of the upcoming series will be a happy man,” acknowledged Botham.
West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite needs his group to be the primary winners of the Richards-Botham Trophy. “We’re actually excited and prepared for the upcoming Apex Test Series in opposition to England. This goes to be a tremendous three weeks of cricket. It’s additional particular too that we’re taking part in for the brand new Richards-Botham trophy, a becoming tribute to those two nice males. We wish to be the primary group to get our palms on it and have fun with our followers.”
The series also marks England’s first assignment in Test cricket after losing the Ashes 4-0 at Australia in January. “Test series between England and West Indies are iconic, and to have a trophy named after arguably the two most outstanding England and West Indies cricketers of all-time in Lord Ian Botham and Sir Vivian Richards is a fitting tribute for this great rivalry. We are enthused about the next month of competition, and we hope to make the England fans proud by lifting the Richards-Botham trophy,” commented England captain Joe Root.
After the primary Test on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, the second Test will probably be performed at Kensington Oval in Barbados from March 16 to twenty adopted by third Test on the Grenada National Stadium in Grenada from March 24 to twenty-eight.
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