Former West Indies cricketers Sir Vivian Richards and Carl Hooper have strongly refuted claims made by Brian Lara in his new book, 'Lara: The England Chronicles.' Lara alleged that Richards' intimidating demeanor made Hooper cry weekly and himself cry every three weeks. In a joint statement, Richards and Hooper called these allegations 'gross misrepresentations' and demanded an apology, asserting that Richards was never emotionally abusive and always supportive. Hooper emphasized that Richards never caused him any distress, contrary to Lara's claims. Both former captains believe these false allegations tarnish their characters and relationship, which has been built on mutual respect and camaraderie for nearly 40 years.