Richards, Shastri inspire cricketers with lessons beyond talent

Be fearless: Ravi Shastri (seventh from left) and Sir Vivian Richards (ninth from left) with the national team. — Malaysian Cricket Association

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s national men’s cricketers were given a rare masterclass when legends Sir Vivian Richards and former India head coach Ravi Shastri shared their insights during a special meet session on Tuesday.

West Indies batting great Richards stressed that discipline, respect and character are the pillars of sustained success in high-performance cricket above raw talent.