Botham on Viv Richards & Gladiatorial Cricket - Part 1 | Sir Ian Botham's 2014 Cowdrey Lecture

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  • @cherbrowne1637
    @cherbrowne1637 3 роки тому +1

    Had the urge to take a walk down memory lane and who better represents the excitement of watching cricket on Tv as a teenager, than Ian Botham. Charismatic, superb sportsman and gorgeous. A living Legend and still gorgeous 👏👏👏

  • @nicholasjohnson6724
    @nicholasjohnson6724 4 роки тому +6

    Gatts, Beefy, Boycott, Gower, Atherton, Nassar, you are never forgotten here in Australia.
    Greetings from the SCG !!!!

  • @yoganathan001
    @yoganathan001 5 років тому +10

    Ian Botham : THE (all capitals intended) only 'White Man' who would ever have been selected to play for The West Indies of The 70's and 80's ,had He been eligible for that process of selection !
    And, based solely upon talent and presence.
    That is the biggest compliment that I can bestow upon any Cricketer.
    "Hats off" to You, Ian Botham.
    Yoga

    • @jugheadsrule
      @jugheadsrule 4 роки тому +1

      What a load of horseshit! Botham wouldn't have made it as a bowler or bat in thee West Indies side. Greg Chappell would have been an automatic selection at No4, Barry Richards as opener, Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson as bowlers.

    • @cherbrowne1637
      @cherbrowne1637 3 роки тому +1

      Hi Yoga. Fully endorse your sentiments. 👏

    • @usmangani71
      @usmangani71 2 роки тому

      @@jugheadsrule and you being the captain of the side, right? LOL!

  • @thebatt6183
    @thebatt6183 2 роки тому +1

    Happy birthday Sir Viv

  • @lebogangmoutlane
    @lebogangmoutlane 7 років тому +6

    Sir Ian ❤️👑

  • @20shourya
    @20shourya 2 роки тому

    it's a shame Ian Botham is banned in India.

    • @usmangani71
      @usmangani71 2 роки тому

      is it? But why?

    • @20shourya
      @20shourya 2 роки тому +2

      @@usmangani71 because beef is banned in India.

  • @DrAAAli
    @DrAAAli 6 років тому +1

    Porker Gats huffing and puffing away...super bat tho, clearly enjoying retirement.

    • @ytadltspv
      @ytadltspv 6 років тому

      i hope he doesnt have any 'fatbergs' in his veins!

    • @saracenuk.
      @saracenuk. 5 років тому

      Supporter of south africa rebel tour

    • @roybennett6330
      @roybennett6330 4 роки тому

      Sadly everyone only knows gat for the Shane warne ball ,captained the POM's to the86/87ashes

    • @roybennett6330
      @roybennett6330 4 роки тому +1

      @@saracenuk. your point being? Everyone know bans didn't work.

    • @saracenuk.
      @saracenuk. 4 роки тому +1

      @@roybennett6330 rebel tour gave credibility to racist south african government.

  • @roybennett6330
    @roybennett6330 4 роки тому

    Gee gatts been amongst the buffet

  • @mforbes4799
    @mforbes4799 6 років тому

    Pm l

  • @theislamicchannel6442
    @theislamicchannel6442 2 роки тому +1

    Ferrari Bugatti Rolls-Royce BMW Mercedes of Batting Undisputed King of Cricket. Even today’s cricket can’t match the level of his aggression, swag and class. . 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. ua-cam.com/video/AfyYhvvEN-s/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/rSxhyyniw_c/v-deo.html