'If the Men in Maroon falter, I'm backing you,': Vivian Richards backs Team India to win the T20 WC

In a riveting Super 8 encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, India clashed with Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. India posted a challenging total of 196/5 in 20 overs, led by Hardik Pandya's all-round performance, contributing 50* runs off 27 balls and grabbing 1 wicket for 32 runs. Despite a valiant effort, Bangladesh fell short in their chase, mustering only 146/8 in their 20 overs. With exceptional bowling displays, especially from Kuldeep Yadav with figures of 3/19 in 4 overs, India secured a commanding victory by 50 runs, underlining their prowess in the competition.

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Vivian Richards backs India to win the T20 WOlrd Cup if West Indies fail to do so

Batting legend Vivian Richards visited the Indian team's dressing room and expressed his support for Rohit Sharma and his men, saying, "if the Men in Maroon falter, I'm backing you," to win the T20 World Cup.

The West Indian was a part of the fielding medal ceremony of the Indian team after it defeated Bangladesh in the Super Eights at the Sir Vivian Richard Stadium here on Saturday.

"Well done today, going all the way?" he asked.

"What can I say to a team that is already so powerful? You have a good thing going here and I can only say that if the guys in maroon don't get it done, I will be backing you. Is that reasonable enough? "As a Caribbean person, really good to see what you have here," Richards said in the video posted by the BCCI.

The West Indies great presented the fielding medal award to Suryakumar Yadav for his brilliant catch in the outfield at square leg to dismiss opener Litton Das.

The 72-year-old was delighted to see "pocket rocket" Rishabh Pant back in action.

"Pant it's great to see you back here after what you have been through. We would have missed the great talent and what you have to offer in the future." "Just great to see you, and the way you are playing your cricket, love it enjoy it. Well done," he added.

India are sitting on top of their group with 4 points from two games with a healthy +2.425 net run rate.

They will next take on Australia in their final Super Eights clash.

(With PTI inputs)