How GOOD Was Sir Viv Richards, Actually? 

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That is one cricket topic for which I won't engage in a debate. Viv was the greatest, FULL STOP...

Undoubtedly the greatest batsman I have ever seen. No one could ever even imagine of playing like Richards. The way he batted without helmet, the way he walked, the way he carried himself - everything graceful and unique. The Biggest Boss!

Viv Richards was the greatest batsman I ever saw. Rank him above Tendulkar, Lara and Kohli.He was absolutely fearless and intimidating to bowlers.Also he was an excellent captain and a truly brilliant fielder.

Michael Holding said Sir Viv Richards was a Team Man he wasn’t concerned about personal glory.

The luckiest thing in my life was being around on little rural Somerset county grounds in the 70s when Richards was coming into his own. I had his autograph on a scorecard, he was already an international star but always found time to chat with supporters, especially youngsters, during intervals. His career batting totals were eclipsed by the more careful great men of the game, because he was not playing to accumulate runs. He was playing to win matches and that is done by brutal fast scoring and psychological domination. The King of cricket in his day, and under his captaincy West Indies, the smallest and poorest Test nation, conquered the world of cricket.

He faced the fastest bowlers in the world without wearing helmet, a fearless batsman, take a bow Sir Viv

The Master Blaster in cricket attributed to Sir Viv is no mean achievement it spoke of authority, confidence, power, and grace in his overall performance but especially batting. Well done Sir Viv. Take a bow.

He was 50 years ahead during his time. Greatest Batsman. 🎉❤

His autobiography Viv is literally the best one of all sportsmen I've come across.

Everyone talks - with ample reason - about what a spectacular and exciting player he was. However, I've always felt he rated highly as a stylist as well. He was an elegant-looking, eye-pleasing batsman with a classical-looking cover-drive.

The greatest batsmen of all times in my opinion.

He was way ahead of his time. Genius indeed.

His arragont face and handsome look is so good.hats of king viv.

Richards batting is the best we would have ever seen in the history of cricket. No batsman ever come close to him. Richards hitting six over squareleg on a yorker..brilliant stuff.

Not just the greatest batsman. The most socially aware cricketer. To see him wear that ites green and gold wrist band was an enormous political psychological spiritual mental symbolic subliminal message sent by him to the world. He wrestled not just bat and ball but was the epitome of what HERO means to all those who fight for freedom justice and equal rights.

He picked up the line and length a fraction of a second quicker than mere mortals allied with his lightning reflexes made him at times almost impossible to bowl to, just simply a truly great batsman

My respect and honour to you sir for such a compact , beautiful , and respectful piece on the great man. We love him and his great feats . Bless you sir Viv.

Salute to the one and the only king of cricket- Sir Viv Richards

Wonderful tribute to the King. Thanks for sharing.

Sir Gary was the best all-round cricketer, but Sir Viv the greatest batsmen.

Viv the batsman every one would aspire to the greatest untouchable the king , my happiest time watching cricket to see the master . Thank you viv my hero.....

And he never wore a helmet at anytime during his career for West Indies and faced the fastest bowlers in the history of Cricket.

The 80s and 90s gen appreciates the legends. We always acknowledge the legacy even though we do comparisons. The current gen however, is all about putting previous gen players down, just to prove that the current Batsmen are the best of all time. It's obvious, the new generations will play better because of the training facilities, technology, bats, etc. We have more shots than before, we have better catches than before or whatever. But we need to always appreciate and respect previous legends. That said, of course, there are some sensational players in today's era

Such a handsome batsman and so attractive looking batsman.I love king Viv.

A truly great player that made the game look easy

If Viv Richards was at his peak today, he would be cricket's first billionaire.

Yes, I met him&presented him with a beautiful piece of art in cricket(created all by myself) for which he wrote best comments (compliments)& he wrote his Antigua address on my notebook! His home name is "Gambles Terrace"! I wish him good health! 🌹 ❤🏏

Wat a cricketer, The BIG BOSS OF CRICKET, what a Swagger. The way he handled the pace of imran, Lillee and Thomson, the English pace battery.

Just so smoothly confident. We used to think Clive Lloyd "The Cat, The Big C, Super Cat" was smooth but Viv was something else. I delayed the start of my first real job to see the 1975 6th Test Aus v WI. Watching Lillee, Thompson, Richards, Lloyd, Kallicharan, Chapelli, Chappell G. Great memories!

Wow! Did not know Richards played for Antiguan national football team as well! Much respect! Talk about skillz! Meh Fav batsmen as well.

Sir Viv used a time machine to travel to 2023, watched Ben Duckett bat and that is how he could play so aggressively. Too bad that Viv didn't give him credit in any of his interviews.

Bradman, sobers& viv richards will be included in all time greatest eleven in everybody's list.

I agree with you and this man have never wear a helmet in his batting career

Viv Richards Sachin Tendulkar Virender Sehwag Brian Lara And Shoaib Akhtar Are My All Time Favourites ❤❤

I was privileged to have grown up watching Sir Viv Richards. For me, hands down the best batsman. There is an excellent documentary on his rise to the top, it’s on youtube.

My All Time Favourite Batsman and cricketer,! Im His biggest fan ❤️🙏🏼from India!/ I heard he was Sachins idol as well! 🙏🏼

Amazing insight bro thanks for doing such a marvelous video of a true champion of the game of cricket.

True, I haven't seen any bowler intimidating viv richards. Instead the reverse often happened.

It's the fact that he played his whole career without wearing a helmet, knowing that one mistake could have serious consequences, is what makes him a legend. Even if we get other players who will probably match his productivity both in tests and odi, the fearlessness and courage will always set him apart.

Irrespective of his records, I have never seen a batsman who struck fear & awe among the opposition players like Viv did. Getting his wicket was like getting thru half their line-up!

No cricketer can compare with legend Sir Viv Richards❤❤❤❤❤❤

Hundred percent i believe this,viv is the best i saw in you tube.

Viv faced pace batteries of those times who were deadly and destructive like those of England , Australia and New Zealand,never seen him rattled by pace and swing Even played class spinners of those times with ease..... In bowling he had broken many good partnerships with his off-breaks......a complete cricketer of all time who could be matched with no one..

His style. Swagger. Confidence. Gum chewing. ❤ GOAT Makes cricketers these days look like novices. Also remember there were no fielding restrictions or tiny grounds or bowling bouncer restrictions. Viv One and only Great video ❤

A cricketing marvel , an unparalleled batsman , a legend. No comparison. 🎉🎉🎉

Yes he is really fearless and brave cricketer

He would have been awesome in any era of the game , I saw nearly last 6-7 yrs of his career, he still was sublime how good he must have been in his prime?. Saw him doing nets against the late great Malcom marshall prior to their match smashed 5 out of the 6 balls and Malcom was bowling in the nets with a fiery pace. Also made 50 in that match he took on Abdul Qadir who at that time was a premier legspiner . Finally he was removed by Imran Khan but never I have seen people so crazy about dismisal of a batsmen, people were jumping and dancing on the chairs such a prized wicket he was for then opposition . He was particularly tough on rookies loved the challenge from any bowlers never had fear in his eyes against any quick bowlers.if people like Richie Richardson,Sachin Tendulkar ,Arvinda di Silva,Saeed Anwar,Inzamam UL Haq,Brian Lara all idolized him and wanted to bat like him is a testament to how dominating he must have been on the bowlers. . A true legend of the game. may your legacy as a cricket great be remembered for a long time.

Sir Viv my inspiration in cricket.

All ways the best nd most entertaining batsmen ever, cricket could give. My most beloved batsman,. Player nd gentleman. Hats off Sir Viv

Greatest ever. He is simply incomparable,

Viv Richards Simply The Best No Other In Same The Same Class❤

He was imperious! He didn’t just command the crease, he owned the whole cricket ground.

Great stuff bro, great work with the visuals🎉

Viv is ultimate,no batsman even stand near to master. I have fortunately seen many great vivs knocks.

Real King

My favorite batsman of all time!

Liked and subscribed, keep it up bro

The Greatest batsman who faced fearsome bowlers without wearing a helmet. His body language, swagger, arrogance remain unmatched.

This was an incredible era very inspiring

the charisma was unmatched

How good actually? He was amazing i have been watching cricket for over 50 years and at his best there has been none better. I have seen many great batsmen some no longer talked about but Viv is the best i have seen.

In my humble opinion. Vivian Richards (The Master Blaster) was the most feared Batsman that ever played the game of Cricket. Even Pakistan former Captain Imran Khan said that Viv Richards was the greatest Batsman he had seen.

There will never be another IVA RICHARDS that's how good was he

No helmet .. uncovered pitches and he played to win in style / intimidation and fear by only looking .. today them pump jump dance like monkeys .. he was a true genius and when he walked to the ground .. there was fear !! Legend

Sadguru one of his interview said to Chris Gayle that his favourite is Vivian Richards and he also said nobody till today nobody bats like him,i totally agree to sadguru Sir.

Viv is the best batsman I've seen. His footwork is incredible.

I can’t even imagine someone not wearing a helmet against fierce fast bowlers and smashing all over the park

Imran Khan said the way Richards plays with the handle of the bat he intimidated all the bowlers

Certainly one of the greats. From 1976 to the early/mid 80s he was the best Windies batsman. Didnt use a helmet against non West Indian bowlers .

If Viv is playing today he would have literally murdered every bowling line up present.

Sir Viv was the greatest batsman. He played against the fastest bowlers in the world.

He was made captain in 1985 after Clive Lloyd retired.

No body in the world could match but viv Richards

Viv was the boss!!!

Sir Viv.................. the original Swagger!

Absolutely the greatest. No doubt about that.

The Master Blaster

Class of his own❤

A master class batsman in the history of the cricket no one can't compare this batsman to any other batsman

Greatest ever even if in T20

True every single word.

Would the other great batsmen that arrived on the scene after him have averaged their's in both formats , had they not worn a helmet??? This answers most of the questions w.r.t Sir Viv . Simply he has been the greatest perhaps baring a certain 99.94 averaging Sir Don .

Sir viv, The greatest in his time❤❤

Ooo richard was most beautiful cricketer

Very nice video

Greatest of all time

A Great Parent Too of Masaba.

Greatest ever

Great video of the G.O.A.T

A master class batsman sir vivian Richards

There was never a fearless and more entertaining batsman than Vivian Richards. The most elegant and talented was undoubtedly Lara.

He was probably the best number three since bradman.

The greatest ever batsman. Period. No arguments.

Greatest batsman ever

Viv the Chewingam Man Ever Greatest Batsman in Cticket Even Today.

A Great Bowler Fielder Alrounder.

God bless 🙏 you brother

Man with a majestic walk to the pitch and the slaughter afterwards would have been the most chilling experience for any bowler.

He is greatest player on the earth