GUYANA NEWS ROOM - MEMORY LANE KALLICHARRAN VS LILLEE IN 1975 WORLD CUP
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- One of the endearing stories of West Indies winning the inaugural 50-over Prudential World Cup in 1975 was diminutive Guyanese batsman Alvin Kallicharran unleashing his power on arguably the fastest bowler at the time, Australian Dennis Lillee.
The left-hander blasted 78 off 83 balls in the seven-wicket win, but it was an intense passage of play that has earned Kallicharran a permanent place in Caribbean cricketing folklore.
In a dramatic 10-ball sequence, Kallicharran took on Lillee in the most destructive fashion, blasting the Australian to all parts of The Oval in England. The onslaught, which yielded 35 runs, read: 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 4, 6, 0, 4.
On a visit to Guyana this month, Kallicharran reflected on the duel with Lillie in an exclusive interview with News Room’s Avenash Ramzan.
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Always pleasure to see such legend again and again. A great marvel
Brilliant mind over matter approach ,Lloyd had same attitude -maybe its a Guyanan attribute ,but it's very valuable to approach top level cricket in that way ,but you can't do it without ability ,this man had huge ability ❤
Thought of Alvin all the time. Hardly hear his name mention, and was such a good cricketer. Happy to know you're alive.
We (Guyana) need to 'showcase' our heroes , especially those from the Cricketing and Musical world. So far nothing , and I mean nothing have been done to any satisfactory level.
Kallicharran photograph should be all part of guyana these cricketers are great people of guyana soil
A great Guyanese. We need to give more recognition in Guyana. Maybe a hall of fame
RESPECT!
Very fine answer It is the cricket ball that one faces So the fear is firstly the ball Then one needs to concentrate on the bowler What he can do with the ball. Some can send you to hospital The other can make the ball move from one direction to the other, Finally all amounts to go to the wicket face the ball and do what can be done, but finally you end up in the pavilion
I salute the big man .
Kalicharan Sir❤🙏🙏🙏
Great sportsman/teacher/friends and more
Super just super Kalli was and still is an insperation
Did not realize these guys had to pay for their cap
Theses former cricketers should be compensated; i mean those who are still alive or families of those who have passed, bcause of the way they were poorly treated. Monies were deducted from salary for a cap! Sad !! Who were they representing at the time?