"We knew that the franchise had planned about him joining the squad. But yesterday, when he walked in, I was like star-struck as I was meeting him in person for the first time," Jayawardene said.
Asked whether Richards' presence made a difference, the skipper replied, "Definitely, it did. It is simply great to speak to him about the game -- the simple manner in which he describes the game. It's not only inspirational for youngsters, but also for seniors like us.