Viv Richards Hails India's T20WC Triumph: "Taken Cricket to a Different Level"

• West Indies legend Viv Richards praised India for elevating white-ball cricket after their T20 World Cup win over New Zealand.
• Richards is the official Envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda in November.
• He presented a "Master Blaster" bat to King Charles III and Queen Camilla, emphasizing cricket's role in the Caribbean.
• CHOGM 2026, themed 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment', will be held from November 1-4 in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.
• Richards hopes CHOGM will spread peace and showcase his vibrant home country, known for its 365 beaches.