Ranking the Top 10 Greatest West Indies Batsmen: My Ultimate Ranking

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  • @thereversescoopUSA
    @thereversescoopUSA  24 дні тому +5

    Let us know your top 10 in the comments 😊

    • @godfreyarthur9544
      @godfreyarthur9544 23 дні тому +3

      Lara is no 1

    • @Abraracourix
      @Abraracourix 22 дні тому +2

      It’s kinda ironic that you included Weekes and Worrell in your list but not Clyde Walcott who is a much superior batsman than Worrell. Walcott’s batting average was as impressive as Weekes and Gary Sobers and a phenomenal player and if I had to pick two out of the three W’s, I would pick Weekes and Walcott. Worrell was great as a captain and a good batsman but he was the lesser of the 3 W’s.
      Glad you picked Clive Lloyd and as much as he was a great captain, he was a phenomenal batsman and most of his knocks came when the entire WI top order was wiped out. Lloyd was a phenomenal “ Boy on the burning deck” type batsman who led his team by example when the chips were down.
      As much as Lara and Gary Sobers were great batsmen, they get pushed for the top spot because of the era they played in and they couldn’t translate their performances to wins as much as Richards did because of the team he played in.
      But going back to my original contention, I would pick Walcott any day over Worrell for batting. Worrell was a great captain and statesman for WI cricket in a crucial era but he would be the lesser of the 3 Ws.
      I also wonder what would have become of Alvin Kallicharan, a great batsman had he finished his career instead of going on the Rebel tour and getting banned for life. And Lawrence Rowe who had other medical issues in addition to getting on the Rebel tour to SA.

    • @Abraracourix
      @Abraracourix 22 дні тому +2

      @@godfreyarthur9544Unfortunately, Lara couldn’t translate his superlative batting into wins like Viv did because of the teams and era they played in.
      And Lara played in an era where protective gear and especially helmets were common place unlike Viv who took on Lillee, Thomson and Pascoe and Imran Khan without a helmet because they were unavailable. Viv’s knocks translated to wins and that’s why he is #1. No disrespect to Lara but Viv was a better and bolder batsman who treated fast bowlers like children and was never afraid of any of them. They were afraid of him and there was an unwritten code when he played never to sledge him and provoke him.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  22 дні тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback. Lara vs Sir Viv debate never gets old..lol

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  22 дні тому +1

      Thank you for your in depth comment. Totally agree with you. Walcott just missed our top 10 I had him at 12.

  • @waliemohammed7483
    @waliemohammed7483 19 днів тому +10

    Chanderpaul must be honored

  • @NoelFrancis-dn2pc
    @NoelFrancis-dn2pc 17 днів тому +11

    I'm asking where you put Chris Gayle

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  17 днів тому +2

      Gayle came in at number 11 for.me.

    • @kalloldhank6224
      @kalloldhank6224 2 дні тому +1

      ​I think crish must come at position 3@@thereversescoopUSA

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  2 дні тому +1

      @@kalloldhank6224 Yea perhaps in for Gordon Greenridge?

    • @kalloldhank6224
      @kalloldhank6224 День тому +1

      @@thereversescoopUSA because of crish make triple century in test double century in odi and century in t20

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  День тому

      @@kalloldhank6224

  • @paultrott-p6y
    @paultrott-p6y 9 днів тому +5

    I’d have Lara at #1 but I get why Viv gets your top spot

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  9 днів тому +1

      Haha, thank you for understanding. They both are truly interchangeable at the top spot. Just a matter of perspective. Thanks for watching.

  • @KenrickNicholas-t4l
    @KenrickNicholas-t4l 19 днів тому +12

    Richards had lots of great player around him but lara had to carry west indies bating

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  19 днів тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Lara or Sir Viv both will be truly deserving of that # 1 spot.

  • @normanlogan9655
    @normanlogan9655 23 дні тому +9

    Glad someone is smart enough to have included Kallicharan and Rowe.
    When these guys were in full flight, spectators were in awe.

  • @tryarunm
    @tryarunm 7 днів тому +6

    My top 3 would be
    Sobers
    Richards
    Lara

  • @clovismetcalfe9097
    @clovismetcalfe9097 8 днів тому +4

    In many circles Bradman was called " the white Headley" which speaks for itself. Headley played in very weak West Indies teams so chances of scoring more runs or high scores were limited, pitches were uncovered, he was immortal or double immortal at Lords and if memory serves me correctly had the highest average among the top 10 batsmen mentioned. As far as I am concerned the top 2 WI batsmen of all times rests between Sir. Garfield Sobers and George Headley. Greg Chappell rates Sobers as the best of all times and Bradman endorsed same after seeing Sobers innings of 250 captaining the Rest of the World against Australia which team included Dennis Lillie who congratulated Sobers after the innings saying that he heard about him but very happy to have seen him.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  8 днів тому +1

      Wow thanks for sharing such great information and building the discussion. This is the reason we make content, to hear such great stories. Thanks for being a part of the community 🙏

  • @blueinthewilderness9654
    @blueinthewilderness9654 23 дні тому +10

    Lara
    Richards
    Sobers
    Chanderpaul
    Headley
    Weeks
    Worrell
    Kanhai
    Gayle
    Lloyd

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  23 дні тому +2

      That's a solid top 10. Gayle for Greenidge swap rest looks like the same players, albeit in a bit different order. I like it 👌

    • @blueinthewilderness9654
      @blueinthewilderness9654 23 дні тому +1

      @@thereversescoopUSA Yes the inclusion of Chris Gayle, I really like the unique record of a test triple(2), an ODI double and the twenty/20 international century only batsman in the world to achieve the feat.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  23 дні тому +2

      Yup, Gayle has a great record.

  • @EdwinSmith-c2x
    @EdwinSmith-c2x 8 днів тому +4

    Brian Lara is the greatest bat's man of all time. I don't want to know who you put as your # 1 but the is, Lara is the greatest of all time, I'm a Jamaican and I will die for that, Lara is the God of all crickets. Bigup yourself mi God and mi King BCL, Rastafar I love yu.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  7 днів тому +1

      Lara is an All Time great and could definitely land in that # 1 spot just a matter of perspective. The generation that saw Sobers play, would put him above Lara and Sir Viv.

    • @ronnyhuggins6250
      @ronnyhuggins6250 3 дні тому +1

      🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @MarcoTzul-q3c
      @MarcoTzul-q3c 2 дні тому +1

      Lara destroyed WI cricket

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  2 дні тому +1

      @@MarcoTzul-q3c why do you say so?

  • @Mr.spiritual1455
    @Mr.spiritual1455 16 днів тому +5

    Lara#1 for me.

  • @lssimon.7143
    @lssimon.7143 16 днів тому +5

    It's was Clive Lloyd who lead the west indies to 2 world cup titles.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  16 днів тому +1

      Yup, and don't forget the WC final 1975 the odi hundred

  • @tramp2892
    @tramp2892 4 дні тому +2

    George Headley is right alongside Lara. They both had to make their runs while carrying the entire team

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  4 дні тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Let us know your thoughts on our other West Indies rankings

  • @arunminnas
    @arunminnas 22 дні тому +6

    Pretty good list. Happy to see Rohan Kanhai, Kallicharan and Greenidge on the list.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  22 дні тому +1

      No Kalicharan in this particular list. He was a tough miss. But yes, Kanhai and Greenidge def made my top 10.

    • @blairboyd5617
      @blairboyd5617 20 днів тому +1

      @@arunminnas I been watching Lawrence Rowe and Alvin Kallicharran from 1969 both playing regionals cricket for their country and, based what I of them. They were great batsmen during the time that they played for the wi team, but I would never including them in the all time greatest batsmen of all times. Because they have not played long enough and, they have not making enough runs or centuries to be classified as the all times greatest batsmen of all times. My all times greatest batsmen for the wi team, based on centuries and runs over the years. Leading scorers in runs and centuries Lara , chanderpaul,, Gayle, Desmond Haynes, Viv Richards, Greenidge, Sarwan, Richie Richardson, Lloyd, Sobers. In the Bowling Walsh, Ambrose, Marshall, Roach, Garner, Holding, Sobers, Andy Roberts, Fidel Edwards, Patrick Patterson. I am going by numbers and it cannot lies, I know that you are going to hear a lot of nonsense. That is my way of selecting my top players, you get your rating by your performances.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  20 днів тому +1

      Stats is one thing, but legacy and impact is another. Anyone can pad stats, but true value lies in thr legacy that was left. You have to weigh the runs scored and in what situations. In my opinion a 100 that wins a game for the team as oppose to a 300 ending in a tie. You tell me which one is worth more.

  • @brianjohnson674
    @brianjohnson674 20 днів тому +12

    Brian is the greatest. The WI can't made 300. 400 test runs not easily to make Brian the greatest without help. I don't agree

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  20 днів тому +3

      How many of both their top innings won the games? And how many ended in a tie. We can compare head to head. May be my next Video? Lol

    • @vantywilliams4507
      @vantywilliams4507 8 днів тому +2

      Brian Lara is by a long way the #1 batter. He played in an era dominated by great spin bowlers that would mesmerize RICHARDS and others.
      Lara #1 always.
      Richards #2

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  8 днів тому +1

      @@vantywilliams4507 thanks for sharing your thoughts. Lara and Sir Viv are both interchangeable at the top spot. Both achieved so much in their careers.

    • @ronnyhuggins6250
      @ronnyhuggins6250 3 дні тому +1

      ​@@thereversescoopUSAthat's your reason against Lara...batting is individual

    • @ronnyhuggins6250
      @ronnyhuggins6250 3 дні тому +1

      Dujon

  • @lintongrant2978
    @lintongrant2978 18 днів тому +5

    Lara is number one

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  18 днів тому +1

      Both Richard's and Lara are well deserving on the top spot.

  • @GordonAndrew
    @GordonAndrew 2 дні тому +2

    * Spin playing*, range of shots, ability to pierce fielders, Lara all the way. Richard's best on on-side, pulling and hooking.

  • @eliestonlewis
    @eliestonlewis 16 днів тому +5

    Sir something wrong with your head I'm trying my best to be respectful this list is garbage talking about playing under pressure for all them years breaking the record TWICE and this is your list😮 SAD .... anyway my TOP 10 OF All TIME BRIAN LARA 1 TO 10 and EVERYONE AFTER.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  16 днів тому +1

      Haha, I love your passion, but everyone has a right to their opinion, no?

    • @ronnyhuggins6250
      @ronnyhuggins6250 3 дні тому +1

      ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @hopetonholness3163
    @hopetonholness3163 10 днів тому +4

    Don't bother to ask who is the 🐐 is (B.C.L greatest to ever hold a bat🤷‍♂️

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  10 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Lara was definitely the most technically proficient batsman to ever step on a cricket field

  • @michaelketkas7601
    @michaelketkas7601 6 днів тому +2

    Sir Vivian Richards was unique and dominant on the field he could demolish the opposition bowling with ease. Just keep in mind Brian Lara was someone who sets records and dominated with top scores of 277 vs Australia and his 400 vs English stands out as a remarkable record.

  • @nevillewynter5336
    @nevillewynter5336 23 дні тому +8

    I wont argue about 1 and two but # 1 is Lara

  • @Yae_Yae_
    @Yae_Yae_ 24 дні тому +9

    😂 this is invalid if Lara ain’t number

  • @oneilmcleod7316
    @oneilmcleod7316 8 днів тому +7

    Brian Lara is #1 for ne and for the following reasons, the era in witch he played, the team he played in and the constant pressure he was always under to perform. He shouldered the west indies batting, most times all by himself and produced some of the best innings ever played. Now Sir Viv was absolutely great, however for most of his career, he played in the great west indies all conquering teams of the late 70's and the 80s, hence he played under less pressure safe in the knowledge that he's surrounded by great players especially in the fast bowling department and whatever score the team managed it was for most times too much for the opposition. Brian Lara had no such luxury and this for me make him the greatest

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  8 днів тому +2

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Your reasoning is sound, but Lara also faced weaker bowling opponents as a whole. Imagine facing Dennis Lilee and Jeff Thompson with out a helmet..lol

    • @ronnyhuggins6250
      @ronnyhuggins6250 3 дні тому

      ​@@thereversescoopUSAMcGrath..warne...nel..Murali...styne....ntini ..Donald... McDermott....kumble .. to name a few. Weren't they great bowlers Lara faced

  • @TrevorNicholas-fk6tx
    @TrevorNicholas-fk6tx 21 день тому +5

    The most significant factor in addition to all else is the quality of the Opposition team and lethal bowlers. I rest my case.☝🏽

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  21 день тому +1

      The case is only rested when things are clear..lol These are vague statements.. lol

  • @neilcaleb1833
    @neilcaleb1833 6 днів тому +3

    Vivian Richards

  • @OmarBanton-u5s
    @OmarBanton-u5s 21 день тому +6

    Answer to your second question is,: Jeffery Dujon.

  • @charleshoward4829
    @charleshoward4829 8 днів тому +3

    viv put the fear of god in the hesrts of bowlers.

  • @gautambanegee5827
    @gautambanegee5827 13 днів тому +4

    George Hadley is best. Because Hadley was not black Bradman Bradman was white Hadley

  • @sanpanchapakesan7654
    @sanpanchapakesan7654 15 днів тому +4

    *You have left out Lawrance Rowe. 300 in his debut*

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  15 днів тому +1

      Rowe was a tough miss. But not to worry, we are dropping our next rankings later this week. You will find Lawrence Rowe in there. Be on the lookout for that episode drop.

  • @clovismetcalfe9097
    @clovismetcalfe9097 8 днів тому +2

    Why is George Headley, the black Bradman, not the #1 considering his burden and conversion rate among his other highlights. He had no support and as such had to face the full brunt of the opposing attack throughout his career.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  8 днів тому +1

      Great points. He sure was one of West Indies' greatest. His impact was immense. Maybe we should have added him on top 5 but #1 ahead or Sir Viv and Lara would be tough. Perhaps be 3 or 4?

  • @clivethompson6489
    @clivethompson6489 6 днів тому +2

    Lawrence row was the most stylish batsman. But, Viv was the most dominant and the most dangerous batsman..

  • @charleshoward4829
    @charleshoward4829 8 днів тому +2

    richards dominated the greatest fast bowling attack test cricket has ever seen, most dominant wrst indies player ever.

  • @victorjosephrattan3774
    @victorjosephrattan3774 22 дні тому +4

    The overwhelming factor in all this is how was the team doing on the world stage at the time these players were active highs and lows if a guy were predominantly successful during the period of when the team was in dire straights yes automatically ahead of the guy who had a more easier time to produce

    • @victorjosephrattan3774
      @victorjosephrattan3774 22 дні тому +1

      That should be he's automatically ahead...

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  22 дні тому +2

      I'm on the opposite spectrum here. Sure, the team in the 80s was better team, but the impact the runs made led to that dominance, Lara though carried a team in a difficult time, but his runs in my opinion weren't as impactful as Sir Vivian's. That's why for me he is ahead of Lara. But I get your pov. Thanks for your feedback. Let us know your thoughts on our other West Indies rankings.

  • @HowardCreary-z9d
    @HowardCreary-z9d 7 днів тому +2

    Yu mad Lara is #1 , 2 time test record holder. I think Chris Gayle could find his way in. Remember you are looking at all three versions of the game. Chris is way ahead in T20 . Averages not worst off. And since you mentioned Sobers all round ability Gayle is not too bad in that department. How many other WI batsmen have scored triple centry.

  • @clivethompson6489
    @clivethompson6489 6 днів тому +2

    Viv was the most dangerous batsman in the history of cricket..

  • @hwaynelovell2535
    @hwaynelovell2535 18 днів тому +3

    Chanderpaul played a lot of cricket all over the world. Nuff centuries. But I believe he doesn't have one in Australia

  • @pradeepapte1728
    @pradeepapte1728 2 дні тому +2

    Conrad Hunte was one of the finest opening batsmen for WI

  • @philipsimon7239
    @philipsimon7239 22 дні тому +4

    Garfield Sobers should be at #1. Many people do not consider the Baron because they are too young to have seen him. When Sobers played wickets were not covered. The game was different. Opposition bowlers were better than Lara time and in Sobers time they were no helmets arm guards etc. Gary Sobers the best for my money

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  22 дні тому +1

      I do agree to a certain extent, Sobers was definitely one of the greats and could land anywhere in the top 3. Just a matter of perspective and criteria used.

    • @ErrolAndrews-cc2jr
      @ErrolAndrews-cc2jr 22 дні тому +1

      Agreed

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  22 дні тому

      👍👍

  • @ossieossie5511
    @ossieossie5511 7 днів тому +2

    I don't have a problem with the 10 but I do have a problem with the placement

  • @LesterFelix-i7g
    @LesterFelix-i7g 19 днів тому +5

    What does this little boy know,his analysis is based on what he read,he wasn't even alive when those people were playing.He is very annoying.They pushes up themselves and knows nothing.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  19 днів тому +1

      Lol, okay, and what do you know about me?

    • @waynejackson169
      @waynejackson169 9 днів тому +1

      ​@thereversescoopUSA no need to respond. I'm almost sure that at least 3 of the players listed, he has never seen them in action, hence his point is baseless.

  • @arkamukherjee6802
    @arkamukherjee6802 8 днів тому +2

    That naive guy has put a Brian Lara picture on the thumbnail to get more views and deliberately placed Viv in the number one spot to provoke arguments in the comment box.😂😂😂

  • @ianbynoe6515
    @ianbynoe6515 23 дні тому +6

    Your list is not bad but debatable 😊

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  23 дні тому +1

      Thank you for your feedback. What changes would you make to this?

    • @ianbynoe6515
      @ianbynoe6515 23 дні тому +1

      @@thereversescoopUSA I would leave as is. It wouldn't make a difference to improve upon your list. You should do a 20 best batsmen.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  23 дні тому +1

      That's a good idea. Perhaps I can do another one, adding to this current list.

  • @malakcalle8529
    @malakcalle8529 11 днів тому +2

    Hard to argue against the top 3 but for me i will always put garfield. The man was simply a phenom but credit to your list, its good

  • @thustonross6433
    @thustonross6433 15 днів тому +2

    Brian Lara and Sobers are the grestest

  • @steveburke5514
    @steveburke5514 7 днів тому +2

    Michael holding 249 wickets

  • @bashirr7581
    @bashirr7581 17 днів тому +3

    My favorite batsman of all time. Bashir R from kashmir valley

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  17 днів тому +1

      Haha, nice, Bashir. Let's see some clips of the best batsman in the world?

  • @winstonedwards2279
    @winstonedwards2279 8 днів тому +4

    Lawrence Rowe might not be the greatest but he is certainly the best

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  8 днів тому +1

      His 302 is still remembered as one of the greats test innings of all time. Check out our rankings on that.

  • @mack38412
    @mack38412 18 днів тому +4

    Shivnarine Chanderpaul is top 5.

  • @MarkBowen-j5o
    @MarkBowen-j5o 23 дні тому +3

    I have all the questions rigit, but it is hard for me to leave out. Desmond, The two best open Open Batsman in cricket God and greenwich and desmond

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  23 дні тому +1

      That was one powerful opening combo. One of the best in cricket history. Who would you replace for Desmond Haynes on our current list.

  • @vincentreid8447
    @vincentreid8447 20 днів тому +13

    No way, because the greatest batsman the world has ever seen is Brian Charles Lara unquestionably.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  20 днів тому +1

      Thanks for your input. It was super close for me. Bur Sir Viv pipped Lara for me by a whisker..lol

    • @ericakshinthala
      @ericakshinthala 15 днів тому

      @@vincentreid8447
      Many may argue for Bradman but for me the order is Viv, Sachin, Lara.

    • @gautambanegee5827
      @gautambanegee5827 13 днів тому

      Richard was the best

  • @JohnMoodie-r3v
    @JohnMoodie-r3v 18 днів тому +3

    1george hèadley 2 viv rochards 3 everton weekes 4 larwence rowe 5 garfield sobeŕs 6 roĥan babiĺaĺ khanaì

  • @pareshkothare920
    @pareshkothare920 8 днів тому +2

    Malcolm Marshall

  • @j.j8089
    @j.j8089 22 дні тому +3

    How is Haynes not on this list?

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  22 дні тому +1

      Haynes, Chris Gayle, Alvin Kalicharan, Lawrence Rowe. Clyde Wolcott, and few others can be in a top 10 of their own as well..🤣

  • @allangreen1428
    @allangreen1428 5 днів тому +1

    Brian Charles Lara is the number 1 batsman who played for the WI, without a doubt

  • @rezaabasali9975
    @rezaabasali9975 3 дні тому +1

    No room for Rowe and Kallicharran, the selections are clearly not based only on stats, more on a personal basis..

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  3 дні тому +1

      Impact, legacy, and then stats, in that order, was the criteria.

  • @gautambanegee5827
    @gautambanegee5827 13 днів тому +3

    Sobers is the greatest all rounder (not one of the)

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  13 днів тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your feedback. You are absolutely right.

  • @mileswalcott7241
    @mileswalcott7241 11 днів тому +2

    Lara and Sobers that's my money

  • @elvisthelambert609
    @elvisthelambert609 7 днів тому +2

    Toss up any one of the 2
    Is great 😊

  • @carlshirley1073
    @carlshirley1073 4 дні тому +1

    Lawrence Rowe was the most beautiful. Batsman of all time. But he did himself in when he cut his career short by going to South AFRICA.

  • @user-pz2fe7en7c
    @user-pz2fe7en7c 15 днів тому +2

    George Headley was called 'Black Bredman '.

  • @RobinKendall-j8j
    @RobinKendall-j8j 6 днів тому +1

    Shiv Chanderpaul has to be there

  • @charleshoward4829
    @charleshoward4829 8 днів тому +2

    loncumber - lara was sispect to great fast bowling.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  7 днів тому +1

      Yes he was a way better player of spin. But I could feel the fear when he faced up to Shoaib Akhter.

  • @clintonEdwards-h6w
    @clintonEdwards-h6w 19 днів тому +4

    Lara is number one...

  • @chandrashekharkatre1639
    @chandrashekharkatre1639 16 днів тому +2

    Sobers, Kanhai among top two.
    Lara, Richards weaker against spinners.
    Sobers, Kanhai handled all types of bowling well.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  16 днів тому +1

      Nice. Thanks for adding to the discussion. Some good points.

  • @Tony-jd8mk
    @Tony-jd8mk 17 днів тому +3

    Chris Gayle

  • @AndrewBrewster-x3n
    @AndrewBrewster-x3n 23 дні тому +3

    The list shows lack of knowledge of our cricket history. Clyde Walcott was arguably the best batsman of the 3 ws . Must be included in the top 10. George Headley must be top 5.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  23 дні тому +1

      Thank you for your feedback. Clyde Walcott sure was a tough miss for me, he is number 12 for me. Though he tops our wicket keeper batsman list for the West Indies. George Headley arguably could have been top 5 here, but the lack of test cricket hindered me, placing him higher.

    • @TrevorNicholas-fk6tx
      @TrevorNicholas-fk6tx 21 день тому +1

      There is a clear distinction between Sobers, Lara and the rest of candidates. I rest my case.🏏☝🏽🎶Absolute Poetry in Motion👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  21 день тому

      You have to add Sir Viv in there and this statement would be on point..

  • @josephpowell4620
    @josephpowell4620 17 днів тому +3

    Viv richard

  • @angelloroberts2361
    @angelloroberts2361 2 дні тому +1

    You have to be crazy to put Lara at number 2

  • @jishnuchowdhury4167
    @jishnuchowdhury4167 5 днів тому +1

    Lawrence Rowe showed some spark at the beginning but he was never very consistent.

  • @DavidSteele-j1x
    @DavidSteele-j1x 17 днів тому +2

    Michael holding had 249 wickets

  • @ericakshinthala
    @ericakshinthala 19 днів тому +2

    Agree with your list except that Greenidge is ranked a little too low. I think he deserves to be at 6 or 7. However, Viv is the best. Maybe All Time across World cricket.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  19 днів тому +2

      Thank you for your feedback. Some fans are asking Greenidge be replaced by Gayle. Your thoughts?

    • @ericakshinthala
      @ericakshinthala 18 днів тому +1

      @@thereversescoopUSA
      One can argue for Gayle and Kalicharan. As good as Lloyd was, his contribution was more as a Captain. I’d put Gayle in his place.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  18 днів тому +2

      @@ericakshinthala that's reasonable. Thanks for your feedback.

  • @ratilalmakanji2372
    @ratilalmakanji2372 18 днів тому +2

    My vote goes to sir viv
    Best in the world

  • @ashwinipanda665
    @ashwinipanda665 17 днів тому +2

    Where is Desmond haynes

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  17 днів тому +1

      Didn't make our top 10. Who would you replace him with?

  • @sheldonsalman9087
    @sheldonsalman9087 18 днів тому +5

    Chris Gayle and Lawrence Rowe should be in this list

  • @charleshoward4829
    @charleshoward4829 8 днів тому +2

    lara is the only greay west indies batsman who cannor "hook"

  • @EmanuelAndrew-wz5in
    @EmanuelAndrew-wz5in 4 дні тому +1

    Courtley Ambrose is the answer to your question,

  • @shaileshrane799
    @shaileshrane799 7 днів тому +2

    Sir Viv Richards

  • @earlledgister4287
    @earlledgister4287 6 днів тому +2

    VIVIAN RICHARDS

  • @clintonEdwards-h6w
    @clintonEdwards-h6w 19 днів тому +2

    Not Viv Richard for sure..

  • @MoinKhan-mi5bu
    @MoinKhan-mi5bu 6 днів тому +2

    Lara number 1 only Lara

  • @richardgardiner3351
    @richardgardiner3351 6 днів тому +2

    Micheal Holding

  • @laurenceallen2536
    @laurenceallen2536 19 днів тому +2

    Chris gayle has 2 triple century

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  19 днів тому +1

      Yes, he does, no doubt. Perhaps bring in him place of Greenidge? Who are you taking out? Chris Gayle came in at 11 for me.

  • @thustonross6433
    @thustonross6433 15 днів тому +5

    Attitude is only one form of greatness. Richards is one of the greatest. Not the greatest.

  • @shodanmahabir5121
    @shodanmahabir5121 12 годин тому +1

    You are out of your mind. Did Brian lara had any help in batting save and except shiv to an extend. Has Biv batted unde pressure? HE HAD SOME VERY TALENTED BATTRS AROUND HIM. WHO DID LARA had around him. HIMSELF. Lara batted at both Ends. Viv couldn't even play quality spin bowling like lara did
    .Viv also had thebest of fast bowlers around. Who did lara have?
    Think again you ××××head.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  9 годин тому +1

      Lol 😅 love your passion, but there is no need for foul language. You gotta weigh the impact of the runs scored. Lara, Viv, or Sobers all are interchangeable at the top spot, just a matter of perspective.

  • @waynemorgan6580
    @waynemorgan6580 3 дні тому +1

    Where is Clyde Walcott? Greenidge does not make it ahead of Walcott🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @muhammadshafique6189
    @muhammadshafique6189 7 днів тому +2

    Desmond Haynes is missing....

  • @kirkwilliams5740
    @kirkwilliams5740 5 днів тому +1

    Give thanks for sharing this video with us.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  5 днів тому +1

      You're welcome 😊 🙏 Check out our other content on West Indies Cricket 🏏 and stay tuned for more.

  • @dannymiller7880
    @dannymiller7880 День тому +1

    Agree, Richards 1
    Lara 2
    What about Desmond Haynes ??

  • @errolmagiclegsandrews7614
    @errolmagiclegsandrews7614 24 дні тому +2

    Can't agree to this list lara also faced great bowlers all over all so i can't see how viv is ahead of lara neither sobers mad list

  • @ranjankumarsharma6871
    @ranjankumarsharma6871 16 днів тому +4

    My choice of best WI batsmen:
    1. Brian Lara (preferred over Richards for him carrying the burden of batting almost solely unlike Richards)
    2. Vivian Richards.
    3. Clyde Walcott
    4. Shivnaraine Chanderpaul
    5. Garyfield Sobers
    6. Gordon Greenidge
    7. Everton Weekes
    8. Frank Worrell
    9. Rohan Kanhai
    10. Alvin Kalicharan

  • @pearlbernard7999
    @pearlbernard7999 4 дні тому +1

    What happened to Charlie Griffith Wes Hall, etc.

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  4 дні тому +1

      You'll find Wes Hall on our All Time West Indies Fast Bowler rankings rankings

  • @GeradSaith
    @GeradSaith 18 днів тому +9

    What About Laurence Rowe? He should definitely be included in this List.

  • @kirkknights7098
    @kirkknights7098 17 днів тому +5

    Brian Charles Lara is the best ever

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  17 днів тому +1

      Definitely could have landed at 1 but someone had to be at 2..lol

  • @earlledgister4287
    @earlledgister4287 6 днів тому +3

    Jeffrey Dujon

  • @ns.4148
    @ns.4148 5 днів тому +1

    Wasn't Dr Alexander a wk?
    Jeffrey Dujon is the #1

  • @BenjiJaggesar
    @BenjiJaggesar 19 днів тому +2

    who is this making a stupid top west indies batsmen Lara is by far the best even Sachin Tendulkar says that who is this guy

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  19 днів тому +1

      Lol, thanks for your feedback. Doesn't everyone have a right to their opinion? Like you who think Lara is #1, I'm of the opinion that Sir Viv is #1. Just have to respect the opinion, like I do yours.

  • @kapilgarg7013
    @kapilgarg7013 17 днів тому +2

    हैंस के बिना वेस्ट इंडीज के टॉप टेन की गिनती फिजूल है

  • @VijayJadhav-jt5vu
    @VijayJadhav-jt5vu 15 днів тому +2

    No 1 ,is viv richards

  • @michaelhooper4554
    @michaelhooper4554 23 дні тому +1

    Michael Holding

  • @mrinalghoshal8471
    @mrinalghoshal8471 4 дні тому +1

    Brian Lara is the greatest batsman of all time ❤❤

    • @thereversescoopUSA
      @thereversescoopUSA  4 дні тому +1

      Definitely one of the greatest. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.