Viv Richards fine after falling ill on pre-Test show

Sir Vivian Richards fell ill while he on air doing a pre-game analysis, but recovered in quick time to return to commentary in the post-lunch session of the second World Championship Test between India and the West Indies, in Kingston, Jamaica, on Friday.

The legendary 67-year-old batsman, who is doing commentary along with pre and post-match analysis for official broadcasters Sony, was on a show just before the match when he complained of uneasiness.

While a stretcher was brought, he left the ground with the help of two volunteers, according a post on Twitter. Details of his medical condition are still awaited.

It was learned that Richards suffered from dehydration due to excessive humid conditions. He was taken to the hospital for a precautionary check-up.

Later, he returned to be a part of the commentary team in the second session of the match.

"To all the fans around the world, I want to say I have recovered. I am OK and I have returned (to do commentary)," Richards said on air.

"No bowler in the world could do it to me… that was done by nature (meaning heat). We have to respect nature," he added.