Sir Viv Richards is the best ever in the history of Cricket. Irrespective of the nationality all spectators wanted him to be not out in the middle. No arm guard no chest guard no helmet, still lives without any harm, only secret was his eyes. Once he had told a reporter you must develop your skill to see the ball very well. Secret of his success. Long live Sir Viv Richards. Greetings from the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Best ever? no, incredible batsman, yes. Closest to Richards I have seen since him is Kohli, both have an unbelievable ability. They are the type of batsman you want your team to get out cheaply but you'd really like to see them bat for an hour as well
@@bannedspencer Richards was the best ever, no doubt about it. You have to remember in his day, no power plays and silly fielding restrictions, plus those old bats were nowhere near as effective as they are now. He was the most naturally gifted player there has ever been. Also, like all truly great players, he could pull an innings out of the bag when his team most needed it.
@@Wally-H Having to remember??? Ha, I watched him come over to smash my teams bowlers since 75. It may be hard to believe but in75, he was a better fielder than bat...that is how good he was in the field. Agree though, even with the old bats he could clear the MCG boundary when it was 100 metres In my time watching cricket he was the most annoying bat to bowl to followed closely by Tendulkar and Gilchrist
@@bannedspencer I thought people used to say he was supposedly vulnerable to a pitched up delivery on his off stump. In reality he didn't really have any weaknesses
West Indies at 166-9 , sir viv at 96* , Micheal Holding came to the crease, they both had a partnership of 106 runs and 93 runs came from sir viv's bat. Sir viv scored unbeaten189* runs and broken the record of Kapil dev's 175* runs who had scored in 1983 world cup .What an Absolute Legend he was 🙏 Greatest Player ever played the Game.
The innings of Richards came first! So no question of beating Kapil Dev's score! In fact Kapil could not beat this score, though his innings was a real heroic and valuable one and he remained not out !! 🙏
There are players who have scored higher innings, more runs, more 100s and 50s but this man remains one of the greatest batsmen I have ever seen. So effortless and smooth. A flick of the wrist and it’s gone for 6.
Totally agree ! He would average over 60 in tests today , and be hitting sub 30 ball hundreds in 20/20 with the boundary ropes as they are , and the bat friendly rules .
For me Vivian Richards is the greatest batsman of all time, his walk, mannerisms, regale kingly like mesmerized audience, a unique one difficult to keep eyes off, love viv, God bless.
I loved watching Viv play and I still feel he is the greatest player I have ever seen in person as well as one of the most awesome human beings. I had the privilege of meeting him several times during the summer of 87 when he played for Rishton cricket club (I was an awestruck, star struck eighteen year old who bowled off spin) and he was unfailingly kind, polite and patient with everyone around him. A wonderful, wonderful man.
Wow... You used to play with Sir Richards... You used to bowl to him... Now you are making me jealous boy. You need to have Heart of a Lion to play game of cricket without Helmet.
As a 51-year-old, I was fortunate enough to be there in person for this remarkable performance in Manchester (taking yet another day off university). His style left you thinking he would be out next ball but he only occasionally was. Unashamedly my batting hero. This remains the ODI standard.
Wow.... Simon... You are the witness of this innings.? I envy you Sir. Sir Richards was Fearless Ferocious Tiger in the then super mighty WI. No words are enough in praise of Sir Richards. When Sir Richards was Captain of WI, He used to lead his team like Lion is walking ahead and cubs following him. I have a Great Great Respect for Isaac Vivian Richards.
amazing... he went on to score 80 odd runs for the last wicket and 100+ partnership for the last wicket with holding... simply great... Hail Sir Viv Richards...
Shall never forget the commentary team on the radio that day. He simply separated from the norms of the game continually leaving the stumps exposed and punishing the leg-side deliveries. No one had seen anything like it before and perhaps since. Iconic.
I watched this as a kid when the Windies were reeling...then Viv came in and I witnessed the unearthly. My knees still wobble about it to this day. It seemed as if he knew what ball was coming before it left the bowlers hand. He also protected Michael Holding over after over. Always smiling and seemingly totally relaxed. Even now its only because it was recorded that I can believe I saw what I saw. Simply the greatest batsman I've ever seen!!!
If he had been selfish, you wouldn't be sating this today. His Greatness lies in this only. There were many Great batsmen in that era as well, but the man at the Top is still Richards. Certainly not because of his records.
Always played for the team and not for records. Without doubt the Sobers 365 record would have gone if it was important for him or required to win a match.
@@vaibhavchopra5297 Brilliantly said but still if Viv wants some kind of milestone or a big score he would have nailed that...just that team was he in they need 300 odd runs to wrap the opposition twice..
Viv Richards had theee best eye in world cricket bar none. His ability to time the ball and use it's pace was uncanny. He never wore a helmet his whole career, he could see it that well. Majestic, smooth, graceful and powerful all in one. Delightful to watch.
Viv Richards was a kind of player that he can fit in a team as a premier player in any era & any format of the game. He can be in the team as a premier Batsman in the year 1900 to today 2024 in any format. If he had been playing today he would have been the costliest player in the IPL auction. This quality makes him the Goat Batsman without any doubt.
Loved watching him play. That swagger. Sheer command of the wicket, the bowlers, the ground. I was fortunate to see him make a few centuries, as well as on the tv. A great, great, great batsman. A giant.
Imagine if he had batted in this current era.. He would have smashed each and every ball that he would have faced... Legend for a reason... And Forever
No one compares to King Viv. Yes, the stats say Bradman was the best by miles, but I can't believe any batsman has murdered bowling attacks the way Viv did - and with such grace as well as power.
Been watching cricket since the days of Sobers but Viv is definitely the best I’ve seen, live. Awesome. Goodness knows what it would have been like to bowl to him…
Bradman murdered bowlers. Known for scoring quickly. In 1934 he hit over three hundred in a day, in a test match at Headingley. A hundred in each session. Richard's performance against Marshall, Garner et al in the inter island competition was nothing special.
He had sensational eyesight his ability to see the ball a fraction of second earlier than any other batsmen allied with lightning reflexes made him a truly great batsman.
People talk about Bradman, and yes he has a great record, but not even Bradman destroys bowlers like this. This man is the greatest Batsman of all time. The true g.o.a.t of both Test Match and ODI!
Bradman was famous for his quick scoring - but unlike Viv Richards, he never had the opportunity to play one-day cricket. Had Bradman played it, on these flat batting pitches that are tailor-made for the batsman, then I'm sure he would have been great at that form of cricket as well. & Bradman probably would have made it look ridiculously easy while he was doing it......
Greatest batsman that ever played cricket, changed the game forever, Sir Viv Richards. Incredible innings almost majority of the score in team total was his. Have seen SAeed Anwar and Laras but never seen such a batting ever.
Great. Thanks for putting this up. Absolutely sensational innings. It stands up even today. Back then it was as if the great man was playing a different sport to all other batsmen. Also the commentary from Jim Laker and Ted Dexter, two magnificent players themselves, really put the innings into perspective, even as it was happening. As Ted Dexter said, "we're really seeing something here!". How right he was.
Sriram N what others do now...he did 40 years ago... Grace + polite arrogance + attitude + supet talent is sir viv. the way he walks upto his buddy ian Botham is just a treat to watch as if he is saying...Sorry man.
I truly believe that No one even today can match Viv Richards Fearless, Classy, Aggressive & Composed Sorry for record maker batsmen It’s about how one played cricket True Legend Viv Is
fiery n majestic batting with sheer power and grace. undoubtedly A roaring lion on the pitch always hungry of runs with eagles eye n what a timer of the ball with effortless strokes . Undoubtedly a master blaster with no comparison. A true genius of the game n what a treat to watch this batting legend with a chewing gum in the mouth n not sparing any bowler right from the 1st ball faced. so long as he is there on the pitch it's like missiles coming out of a tank. Sir I.V.A Richards my iconic role model with a bundle of pure technique, aggression, power and elegant style. Please accept my inner feelings and oblige as you cannot be just described by words. sir U are beyond that.
The King Viv Richards is the Best batsman! Most reliable, dominant and consistent batsman! Love watching Viv Richard’s batting, most enjoyable and classic to watch his batting!
Watching Sir Viv Richards and lord Ian Botham and Joel Garner the head of the Barbados cricket board.... together and later at Somerset was a magical thing.
+Avinash Mohanlal I was going go pick that one out myself. Willis charging in and Viv makes it look like he had all the time in the world, quite majestic
Bob did clean Viv up on occasions but overall, he used to play Bob very well in both tests and ODI's. I'm a big fan of Bob, who is often underrated and actually had bowling stats that stood up very well against the other great bowlers of his era (Lillee, Thomson, Holding and Roberts etc.) but Viv had such brilliant timing he just used Willis' pace against him. the two had some great battles over the years and you would have to say overall, Viv came out on top.
He is the only power hunk i ever seen in those days and still......he is more powerful than any chris gyle......he is all time number one...Not only me but all fastest blowers admits that he is the Giant Monster for all time simmers....Great man ......Great Power....Great Wisdom....Great Victory....in 1985 He is rewarded with Sir Degree. by Elizabeth.....Great Sir Vivan Richards..... He is the only batsman i ever seen against all simmers without helmet and showing all three stumps......Great sir.viv ..thanks a lot....
Indeed. You have to be a great test player to be considered one of the greatest. Gayle average 42 with 15 hundreds, Richards average over 50 with 24 centuries against far better bowlers@@priyankh.s8379
@High plains drifter What's that got to do with anything? Shane Warne is a twat but you can't deny the fact he is probably the best spin bowler ever to play test cricket (certainly the best leg break bowler). Whatever their personalities, players live and die by their records playing the game, not whether people like them.
Sir Vivian Richards.....The only entertainer in cricket who gave nightmares to each and every bowler. One 'sir' is not enogh...he deserves 100.....but still be less.....hats off Viv!
This is one of the greatest innings in an ODI, from a batman, under the circumstances. Wickets falling all around Richards, but he fights through and has out an innings of a lifetime.
I.V.A Richards was simply the best. P.S Jim Laker is possibly the best commentator of all time. His choice of words and the voice itself is great to listen.
The stride into the middle with a swagger,relentlessly chewing the gum,takes guard looks into the eye of the bowler whoever it is,walks into half way down the pitch does some gardening,again eyeball to eyeball contact with the bowler,walks back with the same swagger to the stumps...that was King Richards...on par with his another great countryman Sir Gary...
I always remember when he used to walk out to bat with that swagger, my mum would say "I don't like him. He is so arrogant..." used to make me and my dad chuckle. I only hated him because he used to destroy our bowlers lol
As a Young Cricketing loving Teenager in Australia this West Indian Team Depressed me very very much. If you lived through the Pace attack.The batting, Greenidge, Haynes, Richards, Lloyd etc, etc. I just sit back now smile and remember, The Greatest cricket Team in the Games history. Viv it was an honor, I saw you bat once at the MCG, Thank you Sir.
Kapil Dev's 175 not out off 138 balls in 1983 world cup vs Zimbabwe(a strong team at that time)has to be the greatest ever ODI knock,with respect to this mammoth knock of Viv Richards.It was do- or- die match for India and they were reeling at 17/ 5.And then Kapil played that match winning knock which enabled India to win the World cup at that time.Unfortunately that knock was not recorded live on Tv.
@@mywonderjam It was a world cup match.And Kapil was part of an Indian team which used to be known as minnows back then.Otherwise its a matter of personal opinion and this is indeed a dynamic knock by the best batsman the Cricket world has seen in the post Worldvwar era - Sir Richards.
I thank God that I was alive to see Sir Viv, the GOAT, play in the flesh! It was thrilling to watch him bat. He was simply majestic is the way I would describe it.
in the 80's the whole cricket lovers were behind Viv Richards, no matter which country they represented. I am an Indian, but when Westindies and india played, i never want Richards to be out..... there was a silent heart support for the WI team only because of Viv.... if my friends knew this, they will kick me out now............
U r a national traitor..wait till u r put in a detention centre or thrown out of the country..bad jokes apart, he is one of the greatest (and definitely the most entertaining) batsman to ever play the game..
I never saw Sir Donald Bradman bat , but please How could He be better than Vivi. And I'm an Aussie !! True Legend of Cricket. Thanks Lads for giving My son and myself to watch this.Cheers
Richards the Master and one of the GREATEST in the history of Cricket. Man was fearless and totally intimidating to Bowlers, No Helmet, Chewing Gum and the fans loved him. Imagine the score was 166/9 when Holding joined him and took the total to 272. Added 106 runs of which Holding made 12. Truly fabulous.
Love it when Henry says on Marshall's run out: "Disobeyed the great Richards and paid for it". Why don't present day commentators say anything like this?
There are many batsmen who hav scored more runs then sir viv broke his odi record but no batsman has had a more flamboyant style his fearless brave batting and above all the character of the man reflected in his game his goin down the pitch tappin the ground with bat chewin his gum wow what a legend this guy is.
No doubt'He is the greatest batsman of all time.His style'technic made him the greatest batsman.What a real cricket was that.That was golden period of cricket.It is beyond to match that golden period with today's cricket.That was a classic era of cricket.As we can't compare that era of cricket with today's cricket.we can't compare those old majesticall cricketer with today's cricketer.We should also must to watch Javid miandad as a player and batsman.Alen border'Botham'Marton crow'D'Haynes'Imran Khan'Richard Hadley'Lillie'Michal holding'Walsh'They wre the real legends of all times.They played the real cricket with great spirit.Today's cricket is rather glamour'show and cricket for money.Today's cricket is just like a body without soul.I love to watch that old times cricket.
The greatest destructive batsman in the history of cricket.That genious had almost same approach irrespective of forms of the game(one day or test match),his swagger was intimidating for any bowler,he used to "chew" the bowlers with utter disdain,hats off to "King"
There will never be someone like him. The Greatest Player ODI format has ever seen. Don Bradman of ODI. Not to forget, he's one of the Greatest in Tests too. And the aura he had, the Swag, that Intimidating Look that would scare the shit out of the opposition. Easily The Most Feared Batsman of all time. Legend🙏👌
Richards's batting style was nothing like Bradman's but in fact more like Walter Hammond's who was also a thunderous master blaster style player. Tendulkar is the player whose physical batting style actually most mirrored Bradman's. In terms of phenomenal run scoring and unrivalled average compared to other in his own or other eras, Virat Kohli is the 'Bradman of one day cricket' if we want to bandy such tags about so cheaply.
@@Bernie8330 Well, I think you think too unilaterally. The compliment just meant that Richards is the Greatest in that format. I never compared the playing shots, or their characters because they were quite different. Also, I was not saying on the basis of stats that you said about Virat. Yes, statistically, he will be the Greatest, but mark my words, if Viv Richards had been playing in this era, Virat would ve completely overshadowed both by his presence and Swagger and statistics. And now, you can bitch about it. Go on.
Style of his own. ' might is right ' type of batting. No decent placements, no excellent drives, nil late cuts, no upper cuts, all were rough and airy shots. Astonishing knocks, but not entertaining. Also, the bowling was not that good. All WIs were playing similar shots. However, that was his day. Was admiring Richards' play before Sachin's debut. But, our little master has plundered our hearts with his amazing variety of shots with all decency. I prefer Sachin as more entertainer than Viv.
What an extraordinary innings. To go from nine down to that total - geez. Some of the shots he played towards the end were nothing short of brutal. Only Viv could have stepped back from the wicket and hit One of Willis' 90-mile an hour plus deliveries over extra cover for six.
Superb hitting against a top class English attack, his confidence was God gifted. Exposing all three wickets and hitting Willis over cover for six. Nobody else could play like him.
What a game clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall, Dickie Bird and Bob Willis All greats of the game It was commonly known if Viv hit the ball Straight as the bowler don't put your foot out to stop the ball you may loose your leg😂😂😂😂
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No disrespect intended but when in full flow Sir Viv was the most thrilling batsman to watch. He seemed to radiate confidence and command. He made the fielding team look like lesser mortals.
Wow... Mr Baker... You are witmess to this great inning? I envy you sir. Sir Richards was Fearless Ferocious Tiger on the field. You need to have a Heart of a Lion to play without a Helmet.
Genious of Cricket...Vivian Richards ....present day jokers cant even dream of being able to play Pace battery of 60s to 80s , which viv Richards , sunny Gavaskar, geoff boycott , Javed miandad , garry sobers and others of that era use to play effortlessly n without helmets ...Hats off to you viv , hatts off to cricketers of your era ..
Prashant Namdeo You are dead right. Not even greatest of batsmen like Sachin ,Pointing,Lara ,Kohli etc. has done this and can never do this. Absolute pleasure to watch Sir Viv and the conditions under which Sir Viv played this innings , just marvellous.
Shivam Kumar Abey dono chutiyo what do you mean by present day jokers? Respect players of this era. Sahin Virat Ponting Sehwag are no less. It's not their fault that 80's pace batteries were not there during their time. what is big deal with helmets? It's there for your protection Gandu. It's upto to you to use it or not. Baat karta hai.
Prashant Namdeo Today's batsmen are getting the tag king I used to smile and think let them face these bowlers on green tops our no 1 indian team think several times about the green tops turf of seaming condition etc they blame green tios rain cloud eta though they are no 1 the ice have started to halt the real right ifvtoss from the toss to prevent the taking advantage of turf alas let them see the real king rules I think Richard s attitude andcthecdtyle if waking down the crease make him the king long live viv
When people say Sachin as the best batsman after Bradman, I think they forget this man. It is very sad. Also, Gavasker and Lara are the contenders of the greatest.
Imroz zahan the top 5 list of greatest batsmen of all time according to me Viv Richards sachin/Lara Sunil gavaskar For me Don Bradman never faced any great fast bowler and he played against only one nation all the time so he isn't as good as the above batsmen
Viv was the greatest for me, just an extraordinary player and this innings sums the man up nicely. This and his ODI hundred in the first ever World Cup final, with England also on the receiving end, are for sure two of the greatest ever innings in cricket history.
Fortunate enough to watch this live as a child with my Dad, unbelievable knock in a match we would have lost easily otherwise. The best player in the world at the time and he showed why here. My hero in cricket.
look at the score card that is the sign of great player 170 for 9 and 272 for 9 that is called classical cricket in those days there was no fielding restrictions and pitches were difficult for batsman no restrictions of bouncer for the bowlers but the batsman like richards javed miandad desmond haynes lloyd playing classical cricket even though without helmets
Respected Mr. Pakistani brother , in this era there was an Indian opener , Sunny Gavaskar who also played classical cricket even though without helmets and most knowledgeable cricketer like Jaheer Abbas once said that - In his days Sunny is better than Don.
The greatest era of cricket history ever.The players,umpires,spectators,cricket passion everything was classic.Real an genuine cricket as compare today's cricket.Todays cricket seems without soul.You can't bore even to watch again and again that old times cricket.
Sir Viv Richards is the best ever in the history of Cricket. Irrespective of the nationality all spectators wanted him to be not out in the middle. No arm guard no chest guard no helmet, still lives without any harm, only secret was his eyes. Once he had told a reporter you must develop your skill to see the ball very well. Secret of his success. Long live Sir Viv Richards. Greetings from the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Best ever? no, incredible batsman, yes. Closest to Richards I have seen since him is Kohli, both have an unbelievable ability. They are the type of batsman you want your team to get out cheaply but you'd really like to see them bat for an hour as well
@@bannedspencer Richards was the best ever, no doubt about it. You have to remember in his day, no power plays and silly fielding restrictions, plus those old bats were nowhere near as effective as they are now. He was the most naturally gifted player there has ever been. Also, like all truly great players, he could pull an innings out of the bag when his team most needed it.
@@Wally-H Having to remember??? Ha, I watched him come over to smash my teams bowlers since 75. It may be hard to believe but in75, he was a better fielder than bat...that is how good he was in the field. Agree though, even with the old bats he could clear the MCG boundary when it was 100 metres In my time watching cricket he was the most annoying bat to bowl to followed closely by Tendulkar and Gilchrist
I can still remember times as a kid watching my ream bowl to Richards and thinking "short...leg side??? who ever said that is his weakness?"
@@bannedspencer I thought people used to say he was supposedly vulnerable to a pitched up delivery on his off stump. In reality he didn't really have any weaknesses
The Greatest! The King! Apologies to Sir Don, Lara and Sachin but Sir Viv is the GOAT
Couldn't agree more!!
No need for apologies, they have their own place in history -- just not the same as Viv Richards.
Don’t apologise. All the batsmen you mentioned are great. But Sir Viv is better than all of them.
It is obvious, clear as crystal.
He is really a great batsman.
West Indies at 166-9 , sir viv at 96* , Micheal Holding came to the crease, they both had a partnership of 106 runs and 93 runs came from sir viv's bat. Sir viv scored unbeaten189* runs and broken the record of Kapil dev's 175* runs who had scored in 1983 world cup .What an Absolute Legend he was 🙏 Greatest Player ever played the Game.
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But Kapil had to face tougher match situation
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The innings of Richards came first! So no question of beating Kapil Dev's score! In fact Kapil could not beat this score, though his innings was a real heroic and valuable one and he remained not out !! 🙏
@@vasudevancv8470 Nope. Richards' innings came in 1984 and not in a World Cup.
There are players who have scored higher innings, more runs, more 100s and 50s but this man remains one of the greatest batsmen I have ever seen. So effortless and smooth. A flick of the wrist and it’s gone for 6.
Totally agree ! He would average over 60 in tests today , and be hitting sub 30 ball hundreds in 20/20 with the boundary ropes as they are , and the bat friendly rules .
He is indeed the most destructive batsman of the history of cricket.
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quite stupid comment. You mean to say that when he got out he was trying to get out??
For me Vivian Richards is the greatest batsman of all time, his walk, mannerisms, regale kingly like mesmerized audience, a unique one difficult to keep eyes off, love viv, God bless.
And sachin? Surely at same level.
Couldn’t agree more!
Vic Richards, my most favorite batsman of all times
Greatest ODI batsman of all time
Indeed, such bravado that was completely justified.
I loved watching Viv play and I still feel he is the greatest player I have ever seen in person as well as one of the most awesome human beings. I had the privilege of meeting him several times during the summer of 87 when he played for Rishton cricket club (I was an awestruck, star struck eighteen year old who bowled off spin) and he was unfailingly kind, polite and patient with everyone around him. A wonderful, wonderful man.
Wow... You used to play with Sir Richards... You used to bowl to him... Now you are making me jealous boy.
You need to have Heart of a Lion to play game of cricket without Helmet.
The really great ones usually are
❤well said and well done
The one and only the king sir Issac Vivian Richards, the greatest of all time, there will no match for this master of cricket
As a 51-year-old, I was fortunate enough to be there in person for this remarkable performance in Manchester (taking yet another day off university). His style left you thinking he would be out next ball but he only occasionally was. Unashamedly my batting hero. This remains the ODI standard.
Simon Hylson-Smith , Please, don't lie uncle. Telling lies are not good for you
How did you you get to that conclusion in the first place? Lol Could you please show some sort of evidence to support your matter?
he was there , i saw him
Simon Hylson-Smith wow! Lucky you...
Wow.... Simon... You are the witness of this innings.? I envy you Sir.
Sir Richards was Fearless Ferocious Tiger in the then super mighty WI.
No words are enough in praise of Sir Richards.
When Sir Richards was Captain of WI, He used to lead his team like Lion is walking ahead and cubs following him.
I have a Great Great Respect for Isaac Vivian Richards.
amazing... he went on to score 80 odd runs for the last wicket and 100+ partnership for the last wicket with holding... simply great... Hail Sir Viv Richards...
Can we appreciate the welcome and standing ovation for Clive Lloyd as he came in to bat 🤩
Ya man. He played for Lancashire and the Old Trafford crowd is always faithful to one of its own. Same for Farroukh Engineer and Wasim Akram
❤exactly
Supercat was brilliant
I remember this as clear as day... Watching it again you realize just how good he truly was. A world class performance...
Shall never forget the commentary team on the radio that day. He simply separated from the norms of the game continually leaving the stumps exposed and punishing the leg-side deliveries. No one had seen anything like it before and perhaps since. Iconic.
I watched this as a kid when the Windies were reeling...then Viv came in and I witnessed the unearthly. My knees still wobble about it to this day. It seemed as if he knew what ball was coming before it left the bowlers hand. He also protected Michael Holding over after over. Always smiling and seemingly totally relaxed. Even now its only because it was recorded that I can believe I saw what I saw. Simply the greatest batsman I've ever seen!!!
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Yes, King Viv, the greatest of all time for sure
Great days for cricket
This guy had swag even before the word swag became popular
The greatest
Swagger. First known use-1590
You said it. True
@@poools8604 he said popular.
None better than this man. Greatest ODI batsman of all time & the best Test batsman of the modern era.
I wonder if viv was a little more selfish how many batting records he would have broken! Viv was one of a kind
If he had been selfish, you wouldn't be sating this today. His Greatness lies in this only. There were many Great batsmen in that era as well, but the man at the Top is still Richards. Certainly not because of his records.
Even the great Tendulakar says he was my inspiration . BTW Viv was one of a kind . He defined limited overs cricket like none other
Always played for the team and not for records. Without doubt the Sobers 365 record would have gone if it was important for him or required to win a match.
Great legand sir
@@vaibhavchopra5297 Brilliantly said but still if Viv wants some kind of milestone or a big score he would have nailed that...just that team was he in they need 300 odd runs to wrap the opposition twice..
Viv Richards had theee best eye in world cricket bar none. His ability to time the ball and use it's pace was uncanny.
He never wore a helmet his whole career, he could see it that well. Majestic, smooth, graceful and powerful all in one.
Delightful to watch.
❤well said
Viv Richards was a kind of player that he can fit in a team as a premier player in any era & any format of the game. He can be in the team as a premier Batsman in the year 1900 to today 2024 in any format. If he had been playing today he would have been the costliest player in the IPL auction. This quality makes him the Goat Batsman without any doubt.
❤well said
Loved watching him play. That swagger. Sheer command of the wicket, the bowlers, the ground. I was fortunate to see him make a few centuries, as well as on the tv. A great, great, great batsman. A giant.
❤well said and well REASONED.
I used to cancel whatever plans I had made, when Sir Viv came in to bat. He, almost, always delivered. My batting hero!
Imagine if he had batted in this current era.. He would have smashed each and every ball that he would have faced... Legend for a reason... And Forever
Hard times create tough man , there can not be another Richard because.
Lovely to watch.....
He is majestic, I think the phrase "poetry in motion" sums the King of Cricket, IVA Richards, up beautifully
❤agreed
No one compares to King Viv. Yes, the stats say Bradman was the best by miles, but I can't believe any batsman has murdered bowling attacks the way Viv did - and with such grace as well as power.
Great power and physicality, great player Sir Viv Richards.
Been watching cricket since the days of Sobers but Viv is definitely the best I’ve seen, live.
Awesome. Goodness knows what it would have been like to bowl to him…
Bradman murdered bowlers. Known for scoring quickly. In 1934 he hit over three hundred in a day, in a test match at Headingley. A hundred in each session. Richard's performance against Marshall, Garner et al in the inter island competition was nothing special.
He had sensational eyesight his ability to see the ball a fraction of second earlier than any other batsmen allied with lightning reflexes made him a truly great batsman.
The greatest innings I ever saw. Simple as that. And how wonderful to hear Jim Laker commentating too.
Lakers commentary has added to the greatness of this innings
People talk about Bradman, and yes he has a great record, but not even Bradman destroys bowlers like this. This man is the greatest Batsman of all time. The true g.o.a.t of both Test Match and ODI!
Goat ?
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And destroys with a cap on and chewing gum!
Bradman was famous for his quick scoring - but unlike Viv Richards, he never had the opportunity to play one-day cricket.
Had Bradman played it, on these flat batting pitches that are tailor-made for the batsman, then I'm sure he would have been great at that form of cricket as well.
& Bradman probably would have made it look ridiculously easy while he was doing it......
He changed the complexion of test format. He devastated all bowling attack in the world. Every bowlers nightmare.
The six that he hit of Willis is perhaps the most majestic stroke ever. In the history of cricket!
Apart from the one he hit off Jeff Thompson :-)
Somerset were brilliant back in the day! Richards , Botham and Garner! What a lineup 🔥🔥🔥
Greatest batsman that ever played cricket, changed the game forever, Sir Viv Richards. Incredible innings almost majority of the score in team total was his. Have seen SAeed Anwar and Laras but never seen such a batting ever.
Saeed Anwar Ki Kia Aukat
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1980 1992 best era of cricket.unforgettable
The most majestic destructive batsman of my lifetime, for sure.
Ian Boyham the best all rounder
@@saleemkirmani5583 Kallu maybe
I was at this game . Viv the King .throughly enjoyed the game
Richards was the best I have ever seen , Cool, Combative and had a swagger you could only Marvel at !!
Great. Thanks for putting this up. Absolutely sensational innings. It stands up even today. Back then it was as if the great man was playing a different sport to all other batsmen. Also the commentary from Jim Laker and Ted Dexter, two magnificent players themselves, really put the innings into perspective, even as it was happening. As Ted Dexter said, "we're really seeing something here!". How right he was.
My God, What a Player Sir King Viv Richards is!!!!!!!! Nobody can even reach that Place😎 He is The Real Master Blaster😎😎😎😎
Sriram N what others do now...he did 40 years ago... Grace + polite arrogance + attitude + supet talent is sir viv.
the way he walks upto his buddy ian Botham is just a treat to watch as if he is saying...Sorry man.
@@TaeeshNENE He won't be saying sorry, I can assure you - not Viv's way. He would have been teasing him, perhaps thanking him for the poor delivery.
I truly believe that No one even today can match Viv Richards
Fearless, Classy, Aggressive & Composed
Sorry for record maker batsmen
It’s about how one played cricket
True Legend Viv Is
fiery n majestic batting with sheer power and grace. undoubtedly A roaring lion on the pitch always hungry of runs with eagles eye n what a timer of the ball with effortless strokes . Undoubtedly a master blaster with no comparison. A true genius of the game n what a treat to watch this batting legend with a chewing gum in the mouth n not sparing any bowler right from the 1st ball faced. so long as he is there on the pitch it's like missiles coming out of a tank. Sir I.V.A Richards my iconic role model with a bundle of pure technique, aggression, power and elegant style. Please accept my inner feelings and oblige as you cannot be just described by words. sir U are beyond that.
I fully agree.... Beyond words
Fearless Ferocious Tiger on the field.
Nightmare for the bowlers.
The King Viv Richards is the Best batsman! Most reliable, dominant and consistent batsman! Love watching Viv Richard’s batting, most enjoyable and classic to watch his batting!
LOL! What always struck me as amazing about that knock is the way he maneuvered the strike to expose Holding as little as possible.
Watching Sir Viv Richards and lord Ian Botham and Joel Garner the head of the Barbados cricket board.... together and later at Somerset was a magical thing.
Love Viv Richards, used to pretend to be him when I was a kid in the street playing cricket, loved the 70s and 80s Windies.
I have also pretended to be Viv while playing street cricket. He is the ultimate master blaster.
That six Viv hits of Willis is the greatest shot ever played in the history of cricket!
+Avinash Mohanlal I was going go pick that one out myself. Willis charging in and Viv makes it look like he had all the time in the world, quite majestic
Bob did clean Viv up on occasions but overall, he used to play Bob very well in both tests and ODI's. I'm a big fan of Bob, who is often underrated and actually had bowling stats that stood up very well against the other great bowlers of his era (Lillee, Thomson, Holding and Roberts etc.) but Viv had such brilliant timing he just used Willis' pace against him. the two had some great battles over the years and you would have to say overall, Viv came out on top.
No, it is second, the one at the 12min mark is the greatest.
He is the only power hunk i ever seen in those days and still......he is more powerful than any chris gyle......he is all time number one...Not only me but all fastest blowers admits that he is the Giant Monster for all time simmers....Great man ......Great Power....Great Wisdom....Great Victory....in 1985 He is rewarded with Sir Degree. by Elizabeth.....Great Sir Vivan Richards..... He is the only batsman i ever seen against all simmers without helmet and showing all three stumps......Great sir.viv
..thanks a lot....
Not more powerful than Gayle, who has brutal power, but what Richards had was immaculate timing and he always put his bat right through the ball.
Gayle can't be compared with gr8 richards.its an insult to richards
Indeed. You have to be a great test player to be considered one of the greatest. Gayle average 42 with 15 hundreds, Richards average over 50 with 24 centuries against far better bowlers@@priyankh.s8379
@High plains drifter What's that got to do with anything? Shane Warne is a twat but you can't deny the fact he is probably the best spin bowler ever to play test cricket (certainly the best leg break bowler). Whatever their personalities, players live and die by their records playing the game, not whether people like them.
@Hari Om We also have this guy in England called Ben Stokes who has proved he's some hitter!
I was there. Thanks for the video.
Great day/
Viv was awesome and then some! He was my hero as well growing up. His six of Bob Willis is by far the greatest shot I have ever seen!
I remember watching this game live as a 9 year old.
40 years on, how time just flies….
Sir Vivian Richards.....The only entertainer in cricket who gave nightmares to each and every bowler. One 'sir' is not enogh...he deserves 100.....but still be less.....hats off Viv!
This is one of the greatest innings in an ODI, from a batman, under the circumstances. Wickets falling all around Richards, but he fights through and has out an innings of a lifetime.
Indeed it was the best innings ever. Merciless!
I.V.A Richards was simply the best. P.S Jim Laker is possibly the best commentator of all time. His choice of words and the voice itself is great to listen.
John Arlott.
+Michael Paradisis Richards the most magnificent stroke-maker, Benaud the best commentator.
This was the very first cricket match I watched. What magic! Thanks for uploading.
Uncrowned king of the cricket world
The stride into the middle with a swagger,relentlessly chewing the gum,takes guard looks into the eye of the bowler whoever it is,walks into half way down the pitch does some gardening,again eyeball to eyeball contact with the bowler,walks back with the same swagger to the stumps...that was King Richards...on par with his another great countryman Sir Gary...
Eyeball to Eyeball contact from King Richards is enough to fill any bowler with fear.
Nightmare of Bowlers
I always remember when he used to walk out to bat with that swagger, my mum would say "I don't like him. He is so arrogant..." used to make me and my dad chuckle. I only hated him because he used to destroy our bowlers lol
The most feared batsman ever IVA Richards. By far the most destructive the world have ever witnessed.
As a Young Cricketing loving Teenager in Australia this West Indian Team Depressed me very very much. If you lived through the Pace attack.The batting, Greenidge, Haynes, Richards, Lloyd etc, etc. I just sit back now smile and remember, The Greatest cricket Team in the Games history. Viv it was an honor, I saw you bat once at the MCG, Thank you Sir.
Greatest of all time in all formats.. No debate
God of the Cricket. Sir Viv Richard.
He faced some of the fastest bowlers ever and never wore a helmet, that is a statement.
Kapil Dev's 175 not out off 138 balls in 1983 world cup vs Zimbabwe(a strong team at that time)has to be the greatest ever ODI knock,with respect to this mammoth knock of Viv Richards.It was do- or- die match for India and they were reeling at 17/ 5.And then Kapil played that match winning knock which enabled India to win the World cup at that time.Unfortunately that knock was not recorded live on Tv.
@@mywonderjam It was a world cup match.And Kapil was part of an Indian team which used to be known as minnows back then.Otherwise its a matter of personal opinion and this is indeed a dynamic knock by the best batsman the Cricket world has seen in the post Worldvwar era - Sir Richards.
Truly a master piece frm the all time fierce batsmen of the world . well played sir champion King Viv Richard
I thank God that I was alive to see Sir Viv, the GOAT, play in the flesh! It was thrilling to watch him bat. He was simply majestic is the way I would describe it.
in the 80's the whole cricket lovers were behind Viv Richards, no matter which country they represented. I am an Indian, but when Westindies and india played, i never want Richards to be out..... there was a silent heart support for the WI team only because of Viv.... if my friends knew this, they will kick me out now............
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U r a national traitor..wait till u r put in a detention centre or thrown out of the country..bad jokes apart, he is one of the greatest (and definitely the most entertaining) batsman to ever play the game..
I never saw Sir Donald Bradman bat , but please How could He be better than Vivi. And I'm an Aussie !! True Legend of Cricket. Thanks Lads for giving My son and myself to watch this.Cheers
viv,the great legend, no body no cricketer is like viv
Richards the Master and one of the GREATEST in the history of Cricket. Man was fearless and totally intimidating to Bowlers, No Helmet, Chewing Gum and the fans loved him. Imagine the score was 166/9 when Holding joined him and took the total to 272. Added 106 runs of which Holding made 12. Truly fabulous.
Love it when Henry says on Marshall's run out: "Disobeyed the great Richards and paid for it".
Why don't present day commentators say anything like this?
Yeah it was a pretty good line for sure.
yeah around 7:50
Jim Laker you mean. Henry Blofeld is a radio commentator.
You guys had Tony Greig, now we have to listen even worst
Because there is no one like him in today’s cricket 😄
Thanks for uploading I search for Viv daily almost religiously missed that era when it happened
One in a billion innings. Hats off Sir. 🙏
There are many batsmen who hav scored more runs then sir viv broke his odi record but no batsman has had a more flamboyant style his fearless brave batting and above all the character of the man reflected in his game his goin down the pitch tappin the ground with bat chewin his gum wow what a legend this guy is.
No doubt'He is the greatest batsman of all time.His style'technic made him the greatest batsman.What a real cricket was that.That was golden period of cricket.It is beyond to match that golden period with today's cricket.That was a classic era of cricket.As we can't compare that era of cricket with today's cricket.we can't compare those old majesticall cricketer with today's cricketer.We should also must to watch Javid miandad as a player and batsman.Alen border'Botham'Marton crow'D'Haynes'Imran Khan'Richard Hadley'Lillie'Michal holding'Walsh'They wre the real legends of all times.They played the real cricket with great spirit.Today's cricket is rather glamour'show and cricket for money.Today's cricket is just like a body without soul.I love to watch that old times cricket.
He was as brutal as they come! My kinda guy. No regard for fast bowlers. 💪🏽💪🏽
The greatest destructive batsman in the history of cricket.That genious had almost same approach irrespective of forms of the game(one day or test match),his swagger was intimidating for any bowler,he used to "chew" the bowlers with utter disdain,hats off to "King"
Why TH-cam exists. Thank you Sir Vivian.
Viv is Viv not others. Forever my favourite King
There will never be someone like him. The Greatest Player ODI format has ever seen. Don Bradman of ODI. Not to forget, he's one of the Greatest in Tests too. And the aura he had, the Swag, that Intimidating Look that would scare the shit out of the opposition. Easily The Most Feared Batsman of all time. Legend🙏👌
Richards's batting style was nothing like Bradman's but in fact more like Walter Hammond's who was also a thunderous master blaster style player. Tendulkar is the player whose physical batting style actually most mirrored Bradman's. In terms of phenomenal run scoring and unrivalled average compared to other in his own or other eras, Virat Kohli is the 'Bradman of one day cricket' if we want to bandy such tags about so cheaply.
@@Bernie8330 Well, I think you think too unilaterally. The compliment just meant that Richards is the Greatest in that format. I never compared the playing shots, or their characters because they were quite different. Also, I was not saying on the basis of stats that you said about Virat. Yes, statistically, he will be the Greatest, but mark my words, if Viv Richards had been playing in this era, Virat would ve completely overshadowed both by his presence and Swagger and statistics. And now, you can bitch about it. Go on.
Memories of when i was a kid...excellent upload.
No one has ever done it better than the master blaster Sir Vivian Richards
I'm just admired with this great man's stylish batting. I am always a great fan of Sir Richards.
Style of his own. ' might is right ' type of batting. No decent placements, no excellent drives, nil late cuts, no upper cuts, all were rough and airy shots. Astonishing knocks, but not entertaining. Also, the bowling was not that good. All WIs were playing similar shots. However, that was his day. Was admiring Richards' play before Sachin's debut. But, our little master has plundered our hearts with his amazing variety of shots with all decency. I prefer Sachin as more entertainer than Viv.
how can you dislike this? Those who gave it a dislike, are you Australian? The best ever ! simple as ...
???? he was a God to all australian kids and adults throughout the 70's and 80's.
Viv Richard player of 100 years
Truely one of d greatest ODI innings by the master, must have his innings on numerous occasion, it still remains one of my favourite ODI innings
What an extraordinary innings. To go from nine down to that total - geez. Some of the shots he played towards the end were nothing short of brutal. Only Viv could have stepped back from the wicket and hit One of Willis' 90-mile an hour plus deliveries over extra cover for six.
Superb hitting against a top class English attack, his confidence was God gifted. Exposing all three wickets and hitting Willis over cover for six. Nobody else could play like him.
I was there as a kid of 13 and it was really inspiring
What a game clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall, Dickie Bird and Bob Willis
All greats of the game
It was commonly known if Viv hit the ball Straight as the bowler don't put your foot out to stop the ball you may loose your leg😂😂😂😂
You are so lucky to see him live batting
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No disrespect intended but when in full flow Sir Viv was the most thrilling batsman to watch. He seemed to radiate confidence and command. He made the fielding team look like lesser mortals.
It took nearly 13 years to break the record as the most runs made in a one-day internationals. Truly a great performance.
Look at position he made Saeed Anwar have good support from other batsmen plus he was opener more time to play
Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards...the greatest batsman of all time
Bunked off school to go,privileged to witness it.sir viv the goat
Wow... Mr Baker... You are witmess to this great inning? I envy you sir.
Sir Richards was Fearless Ferocious Tiger on the field.
You need to have a Heart of a Lion to play without a Helmet.
Only a genius can make things simple
Genious of Cricket...Vivian Richards ....present day jokers cant even dream of being able to play Pace battery of 60s to 80s , which viv Richards , sunny Gavaskar, geoff boycott , Javed miandad , garry sobers and others of that era use to play effortlessly n without helmets ...Hats off to you viv , hatts off to cricketers of your era ..
Prashant Namdeo You are dead right. Not even greatest of batsmen like Sachin ,Pointing,Lara ,Kohli etc. has done this and can never do this. Absolute pleasure to watch Sir Viv and the conditions under which Sir Viv played this innings , just marvellous.
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Abey dono chutiyo what do you mean by present day jokers? Respect players of this era. Sahin Virat Ponting Sehwag are no less. It's not their fault that 80's pace batteries were not there during their time. what is big deal with helmets? It's there for your protection Gandu. It's upto to you to use it or not. Baat karta hai.
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Today's batsmen are getting the tag king I used to smile and think let them face these bowlers on green tops our no 1 indian team think several times about the green tops turf of seaming condition etc they blame green tios rain cloud eta though they are no 1 the ice have started to halt the real right ifvtoss from the toss to prevent the taking advantage of turf alas let them see the real king rules I think Richard s attitude andcthecdtyle if waking down the crease make him the king long live viv
I agree. But Sunil gavaskar was v slow even for that ere
He never seemed under any pressure, what an amazing performance
Viv Richards is one of the greatest ever striker of the ball.
When Viv hit the ball it stayed bloody hit
Probably the greatest one day knock ever.. not the highest but the greatest. So far ahead of the time. Loved viv !!
When people say Sachin as the best batsman after Bradman, I think they forget this man. It is very sad. Also, Gavasker and Lara are the contenders of the greatest.
Imroz zahan the top 5 list of greatest batsmen of all time according to me
Viv Richards
sachin/Lara
Sunil gavaskar
For me Don Bradman never faced any great fast bowler and he played against only one nation all the time so he isn't as good as the above batsmen
Lara was amazinh
Viv was the greatest for me, just an extraordinary player and this innings sums the man up nicely. This and his ODI hundred in the first ever World Cup final, with England also on the receiving end, are for sure two of the greatest ever innings in cricket history.
Viv was way better than Bradman
@@ruchirmundhra728 Bradman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! By a mile the greatest batsman ever.
Fortunate enough to watch this live as a child with my Dad, unbelievable knock in a match we would have lost easily otherwise. The best player in the world at the time and he showed why here. My hero in cricket.
look at the score card that is the sign of great player 170 for 9 and 272 for 9 that is called classical cricket in those days there was no fielding restrictions and pitches were difficult for batsman no restrictions of bouncer for the bowlers but the batsman like richards javed miandad desmond haynes lloyd playing classical cricket even though without helmets
Respected Mr. Pakistani brother , in this era there was an Indian opener , Sunny Gavaskar who also played classical cricket even though without helmets
and most knowledgeable cricketer like Jaheer Abbas once said that - In his days Sunny is better than Don.
@@satyabachan8164 No dought about that dear
The greatest era of cricket history ever.The players,umpires,spectators,cricket passion everything was classic.Real an genuine cricket as compare today's cricket.Todays cricket seems without soul.You can't bore even to watch again and again that old times cricket.
The best innings I ever seen Sir Vivian Richards play
He always said it was his best innings.
If Kapil can't take his catch .. Richards won the world cup 1983 one handedly....
Master blaster of the past, King Viv Richards of West Indies in great action.
189 with only michael holding at the other end and no one else to come down to bat is one hell of an innings.