Carl Hooper was pure class. I always wanted him to play a few long innings. He reminds me so much of the classiest batsman that I have ever seen, Lawrence Rowe.
Hooper was his own downfall. Beautiful timer of the ball but gave away his wicket too easily. Sometimes, you had to wonder if he was paid to throw his wicket.
Carl Hooper was the right-handed version of David Gower. Lazy elegance at its best. Too bad his career stats didn't match up to his immense talent. He had a laid-back attitude towards life in general and probably didn't push himself towards the greatness he was capable of.
Loved loved Carl Hooper.. How this man didn't have a more successful career is beyond me. Never seen him look in any trouble against any bowler in his career
You could never love Carl Hooper more than I. I was often the sole voice defending Hooper..to this day. If you check his overall professional stats they are not as bad as it's being touted. He made centuries against 17 English counties and is one of few who have 5000 runs, 100 wickets and 100 catches in both test and ODI'S.
@@halwarner6688 that is so true I I'm being honest.. The last portion of his career I remember him having a really good series against India, I think that beefed up his stats a bit But I always used to say I rather watch a 40 from hooper than a century from many other batsmen.
@@halwarner6688 so true buddy. I always felt that the game came to easy to him.. Never seen him troubled by any bowler. Was pure class throughout his career ..
Viv is great of greatest arogance confidence still artistic we are lucky enough to view in situ the uninvencible widies viv marshal ambrose marsh greenidge hense wiked woulf clive who means to conquor with just self respect because he has gone through circastic slavery remarks by white collers in aussie&english players.last but not list all windies are proud of Indians such that they love little master sunilgawaskar as exeception to their national heros in ealy 1970/1980 and God no compromise at any ground enjoying calipso music when sunny was batting.great to recall the memory of very 1st 1983 world cup win by kapil the gifted hero of indian cricket turning point player who faught for nation in all odd sintuation with such a feeble tounament fees as token of representing India just for rs 1500 per test which is very low compaired to the gifts & honour entertained by poor clas of cricketers of current gen.
Ferrari Bugatti Rolls-Royce BMW Mercedes of Batting. Got gifted Amazing Reflexes Phenomenal Awesome Super Duper Mesmerizing skills Animal instincts Arrogance.The Undisputed King of Cricket. The Chewing Gum , the walk the swag, the style the class. Till today and never ever will there be a player who will dominate worlds best fearsome bowlers the way he destroyed murdered them especially the best bowlers of the world who were given great respect and treatment. Playing with modern bats solid protective gears sophisticated protection gadgets refined pitches and then playing without helmets protective gears uncured rough uneven pitches its like earth and sky distance. I have played season cricket myself and I know exactly what it means. No current stars of today and batsmen since cricket began who are breaking records in runs can even dare to do what these players have achieved in those times and years which have passed by. It needs a lot of bravery courage brilliance fearless approach determination and infinite aggression. The only other best example would be Mike Tyson intimidating animal instincts destroying the oppositions causing terror fear in them. No limitations of bouncers and yet walk with that chewing gum , the style the swagger, the arrogance, destroy bowlers all around the world anywhere any location any time..that's my and my fathers favorite Sir Viv Richards . The game changed to the 5th Gear the moment Viv started just walking to the batting crease. it was game on very intimidating for all bowlers and fielders especially the best bowler they had and fielders if they may miss drop his catch ....I am here to destroy you all show me what you have got to the bowlers and opposition. We always prayed that Greenidge or Haynes get out quickly as We enjoyed Viv destroy bowling like T20 about 30-35 years back unbelievable batting hitting cleanly & yet very stylish absolutely brilliant and stunning a treat to watch. If anyone has not seen Viv Richards destroy oppositions and the most feared bowlers of the world then I am very sorry to tell you that you have not seen the best ever possible batting in cricket.The moment Viv came to bat the game changed to fastest gear open challenge to bowlers I'm going to go after you all especially the best bowler of the team. fearless aggressive. Remember always when you talk discuss records compare with protective gears helmets power bats and so on the latest sophisticated equipment gadgets the limitations of bouncers by bowlers and without all of the above. No current batsmen will dare to do what Richards did to play without sophisticated helmets protective gears on uncovered highly lethal dangerous uneven pitches ,fearless dangerous very aggressive instincts without helmets protective gears and no limitations of bouncers Huge difference to play with and without protective gears and unlimited bouncers short pitched bowling. The game changed to the topmost gear the moment Viv Richards stepped on to the ground his entry itself was sufficient, his chewing gum, his swag his style his walk, taking guard was very intimidating it said to the opposition I am here now show me what you got and I am here to destroy you all especially the best bowler of your team nowadays batsmen attack identity weak bowlers Viv attacked destroyed every teams most fearsome bowlers. I always wanted Greenidge or Haynes to get out quickly as I loved to watch Viv enter and murder hammer blast destroy the best bowlers of the era
The way you eulogize this batsman, i totally concur, even I wanted to see vivian richards bat, even today i richards batting in RU-vid, nobody excites me like this great extraordinary player.
