Vivian Richards Falls Ill During Pre-Game Show, Carried Off Field

Sir Vivian Richards fell ill while he was on air doing a pre-game analysis on the eve of the second World Championship Test between India and West Indies.

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Sir Vivian Richards fell ill while he was on air doing a pre-game analysis in extreme humid conditions during the opening day of the second World Championship Test between India and West Indies on Friday, 30 August.

Richards, who has been doing commentary along with pre and post-match analysis on official broadcasters Sony was doing a pre-match show when he complained of uneasiness.

While a stretcher was brought, Richards left the ground with the help of two volunteers, a ESPNCricinfo reporter on the ground tweeted.

Later, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop revealed that Viv Richards had suffered a heatstroke and was receiving treatment in the players’ dressing room, during the commentary.

The legendary cricketer was then taken to the hospital for a precautionary check-up.