I’m totally straight and white but I remember as a boy watching Sir Vivian walk on tv and thinking it was amazing. I’ve always known there some things are impossible for me - but I rejoice there are men like Sir Vivian Richards.
Viv Richards was our hero in the caribbean. Whenever the announcer said next up to bat...Viv Richards.....the crowd would stand to their feet. My mom was a huge cricket fan and she would get excited when Richards walked out to bat. He cast a huge shadow on West Indies cricket.
Two eras in cricket: BV(Before Viv) and AV(After Viv). There wouldn’t be a Lara, Tendulkar, Virat Kohl’s or Ab de Villears if it wasn’t for a batsman like Viv. That demoralizing domination of bowlers didn’t really exist before he came along.
Sir vyvan richards is by far and away the greatest batsman in cricket history, what a player he was. I was at old trafford in 1984 when he hit 189 not out in a one dayer, no restrictions in those days. It was brutal and brilliant just like the great man himself ❤❤❤
Viv is the man , from his perfect stance to every shot being the most aesthetic of all , cutting , hooking , driving - never saw the ball reach the boundary so quickly . Forget averages , he was the best !
Absolutely marvelous! No one has ever had the same swagger. You can see it even he walked into the restaurant in the video. One of the very best of all time.
He was the “Muhammad Ali” for the entire colonial world. He brought dignity,respect and pride to people of color all over the world. Any kid who saw him knew when Viv steps in,the game had changed
Every one should see the fastest hundred in a test match against England. He could have chosen any cricket ground in the world for the historic hundred but he chooses his hometown and was very emotional
Viv Richards was a Batsman of Great Caliber. He was the Real King of Cricket and with an extremely attacking style he was possibly the most destructive Batsman the sport has ever seen.
His batting style was 50 Years ahead during his playing days, can bat in 50 Overs & T20 Format in any session he played Test Cricket in those days. The Emperor 🎉❤
My idol. I met him in 1983 at wankhede stadium when the team was doing their workouts. Late Umpire Mamsa my guru for cricket umpiring took us to meet him.
Respect to this unique warrior …..used sport to fight against colonialism and racism….to show case his talent and impose his authority ….my favourite action was when he walked and tapped idle,of the pitch after having destroyed disdainfully a bouncer with utter contempt…. I must admit I copied this in club cricket I used SS jumbo to destroy bowlers…..oh ViV I miss your batting. Supporter from Pakistan
My all time favourite cricketing hero forever❤️my favourite all time batsman always! Sir Viv Love,,,,,from India,🙏,,❤️ Many Great's have come and gone since he retired! But pls dont ever forget that even legends are role models for legends! Sachins idol too ! all hail king viv,❤️🙏🙏🙏
I've witnessed him making centuries a half a dozen times at least in test and one day games and it's burnt into my memory no wonder Stevie dedicated the song master blaster to Viv Richards
The best ever…I am not for stats, VIV is warrior like no other …and tremendous courage ….my favourite player of all,time very lucky to have seen him play….I o loved the fact that he used politics to motivate his performance. I loved that. Wish Pakistan had players like him. We had Imran and he is in jail,for for fighting against US. Riaz Pakistan supporter.
Sir Viv Richards was not only the BEST batsman but he was different. Great batsman like Gavaskar, Miandad, Chappel, Gooch and even new generation Tendulkar and Lara all go out to fight and accumulate runs. Viv went in to dismiss bowlers from his presence! 😮
37:38 ... that shows you just how good these 2 are as friends..... wow....that hit me when he said that .... hope they remain the best of friends....an example for everybody...
First became aware of Sir Viv at the 1975 World Cup for his game-changing fielding exploits. Then it was the famous series against England. I even started following Somerset with them having Ian Botham and Joel Garner as well. 'I.V.A' was the greatest and I still get inspired by watching him in those old matches today.
Four best batsmen I saw in cricket were Sir Viv Richards, Sunil M. Gavaskar, Sachin R. Tendulkar and Brian C. Lara. They redefined the gentleman's game. Ten best bowlers I ever saw were Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshal, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, Curtly Ambrose, Wasim Akram, Shane Warne, Allan Donald and Jasprit Bumrah. Six best all-rounders I saw in cricket were Garfield Sobers, Ian Botham, Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Richard Hadlee and Jacques Kallis.
The first test series I saw on tv was the West Indies in 76. There's only one answer I give for the best batsman & there's no pause before I say Viv Richards. The rest wore helmets.
*In the era of paper-thin bats, long boundaries, no bouncer restriction rules, no free hit BS rule, and having to face the likes of Lilly, Thomspon, Headly, Imram and Botham on uncured pitches ..... HE WAS THE KING OF KINGS !!!*
I had the pleasure of seeing this man bat several times, I watched one of the greatest west Indian sides. Sadly I don't think they will ever be that strong again!
I’m totally straight and white but I remember as a boy watching Sir Vivian walk on tv and thinking it was amazing. I’ve always known there some things are impossible for me - but I rejoice there are men like Sir Vivian Richards.
Viv Richards was our hero in the caribbean. Whenever the announcer said next up to bat...Viv Richards.....the crowd would stand to their feet. My mom was a huge cricket fan and she would get excited when Richards walked out to bat. He cast a huge shadow on West Indies cricket.
Viv Richards is the greatest batsman ever. Fearless, competitive, ruthless, he was a great captain as well. There will NEVER be another Viv Richards
Sir Donald Bradman?
@@starwood213 In a different era
There is no one like Viv Richards. What an incredible talent. To me, he is the undisputed King of modern cricket. Love and respect from Pakistan.
Two eras in cricket: BV(Before Viv) and AV(After Viv). There wouldn’t be a Lara, Tendulkar, Virat Kohl’s or Ab de Villears if it wasn’t for a batsman like Viv. That demoralizing domination of bowlers didn’t really exist before he came along.
V true
He was more than a batsman, he was an entertainer, a cult-figure, an icon
Agreed 💯 Sir Viv👑👍💪♥️❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The only batsman I have seen who was genuinely fearless.
Zak Crawley
Really!?! What about Roy Fredericks, who was even better than Richards against pace.
Greatest batsman I think ever to play this game in last 50 years
He's still the undisputed king of cricket ❤
The original master blaster.
Sir vyvan richards is by far and away the greatest batsman in cricket history, what a player he was. I was at old trafford in 1984 when he hit 189 not out in a one dayer, no restrictions in those days. It was brutal and brilliant just like the great man himself ❤❤❤
Viv is the man , from his perfect stance to every shot being the most aesthetic of all , cutting , hooking , driving - never saw the ball reach the boundary so quickly . Forget averages , he was the best !
Absolutely marvelous! No one has ever had the same swagger. You can see it even he walked into the restaurant in the video. One of the very best of all time.
Fortunate to see him play at his peak ,no one better much respect of what he accomplished,thanking you Sir Vivian .
He was the “Muhammad Ali” for the entire colonial world. He brought dignity,respect and pride to people of color all over the world. Any kid who saw him knew when Viv steps in,the game had changed
He was twenty years ahead of his time. To this day I haven’t seen a better batsmen.
His batting was 50 years ahead during playing days. The Emperor.🎉❤
What a great player and more importantly what a great human being. Lots of love and respect for Sir Viv
The greatest cricketer ever. You are right. He is a great human. People were in awe of him .
Every one should see the fastest hundred in a test match against England. He could have chosen any cricket ground in the world for the historic hundred but he chooses his hometown and was very emotional
Viv was the most destructive player to have ever graced the game of cricket. He was a genius.
Viv Richards was a Batsman of Great Caliber. He was the Real King of Cricket and with an extremely attacking style he was possibly the most destructive Batsman the sport has ever seen.
Never saw Bradman but I don't feel cheated,I saw Richards.
This man makes me emotional, the greatest greatest ever..Legend, King, Don- Sir Vivian Richards
An Icon for People of Colour. The greatest cricketer in my eyes
No batsman on earth...pass or present...can come close ..the G.O.A.T
Just loved to watch him play . Actually all the cricketers from the leeward islandswho played test cricket i still watch any video i get of them.
His batting style was 50 Years ahead during his playing days, can bat in 50 Overs & T20 Format in any session he played Test Cricket in those days.
The Emperor 🎉❤
Cricket will always proud of you.
No cricketer before or since has had the swagger, style and substance of Viv Richards.. He was not only great but he looked great being great
My idol. I met him in 1983 at wankhede stadium when the team was doing their workouts. Late Umpire Mamsa my guru for cricket umpiring took us to meet him.
Respect to this unique warrior …..used sport to fight against colonialism and racism….to show case his talent and impose his authority ….my favourite action was when he walked and tapped idle,of the pitch after having destroyed disdainfully a bouncer with utter contempt…. I must admit I copied this in club cricket I used SS jumbo to destroy bowlers…..oh ViV I miss your batting. Supporter from Pakistan
My all time favourite cricketing hero forever❤️my favourite all time batsman always! Sir Viv Love,,,,,from India,🙏,,❤️ Many Great's have come and gone since he retired! But pls dont ever forget that even legends are role models for legends! Sachins idol too ! all hail king viv,❤️🙏🙏🙏
As a lad I watched Viv Richards, Ian Botham and Joel Garner at Taunton. I saw them at their best, Never to be forgotten. The Master Blaster.
He is still so fit. I had the privilege of watching him bat vs south India in 1983 at LB Stadium, Hyderabad.
Viv is my favarist batsman the original master blaster of cricket
One Love, Legend, Sir Vivian Alexander Richards, Great Man.
Real legend ❤no batter born yet like Viv Richard 🎉
The friendship between Viv and Botham is wonderful. I can only imagine what they got up to back in the day before social media:)
I've witnessed him making centuries a half a dozen times at least in test and one day games and it's burnt into my memory no wonder Stevie dedicated the song master blaster to Viv Richards
Salute excellence thanks for the memories legend respect the sacrifice
The best ever…I am not for stats, VIV is warrior like no other …and tremendous courage ….my favourite player of all,time very lucky to have seen him play….I o loved the fact that he used politics to motivate his performance. I loved that. Wish Pakistan had players like him. We had Imran and he is in jail,for for fighting against US. Riaz Pakistan supporter.
The swag and his intimidating looks sets the scene
Amazing talent. I thank god for giving me the opportunity to see this great West Indian. No helmet, protective gear, only his maroon cap. Truly King.
Sir Viv Richards was not only the BEST batsman but he was different. Great batsman like Gavaskar, Miandad, Chappel, Gooch and even new generation Tendulkar and Lara all go out to fight and accumulate runs. Viv went in to dismiss bowlers from his presence! 😮
He is a legend you can't comparison this cricket to any other cricket he is a master class cricket long live sir vivian Richards
No one can ever compete Sir Richards
Vic’s swagger is the result of his man training. The world needs more man training. Thanks Vic, there can be only one best and you are it.
Incredibly fit ..still!
Obviously man they are sportsmen .
37:38 ... that shows you just how good these 2 are as friends..... wow....that hit me when he said that .... hope they remain the best of friends....an example for everybody...
My respect for Botham is through the roof . Integrity that is very rare
What a legend the Master Blaster is.
Millions of thanks
Viv after 186 is aropper
Master blaster respect ater 186 lilly and thomo viv ripper
First became aware of Sir Viv at the 1975 World Cup for his game-changing fielding exploits. Then it was the famous series against England. I even started following Somerset with them having Ian Botham and Joel Garner as well. 'I.V.A' was the greatest and I still get inspired by watching him in those old matches today.
Sir Vivian Richards...he turned me on to cricket a great man
My favourite cricketor💐
All time Iconic Legendary Cricketer Sir I.V.Richards, simply Superb 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
My inspiration in cricket.
You cannot judge viv richard only by his record. He was God gifted person.
The GOAT of all Batsman,SIR IVANHOE VIVIAN RICHARDS,..NUFF SAID.
If he had played T20Is, I wonder what sort of hitting he would have made his own!
My two favorite all time.. Viv and Andy
He is still all time no 1 ODI batter. No match. He played Thomson & Lilly like our players played medium pacers.
Excellent documentary
the fact that we beat a team with this man at his peak with a rag tag team in '83 is proof of the existence of the divine
Exactly. That is what we call luck
Another Brilliant Upload Keep It Up
Viv Richards is the Greats batsman in the word ever he is my favorite one, He is my hero.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍
Just imagine Sir Viv is playing with today's modern cricket bat.... Holy Cow
Against today’s bowlers…….would be a massacre.
The Masterblaster!!!.
Greatest ever 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great documentary and interesting to listen to Ian Botham and Mark Butcher interview the legendary Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards - Mr Dynamite.
Viv the batter, greatest.
Best ever. No debate.
A Straight X Ray from the Heart ,loved the Real Viv
The Greatest batsman ever, end of...
Viv Richards was one of those players who could dictate the outcome of a game just by doing what he was good at and what he enjoyed doing.
A truly great man!
Viv we love you
Handsome and likeable personality
Nice touch to have Viv’s brother so involved in the interview. Different to the usual hero worship stuff he (deservedly) gets in these biographies.
Four best batsmen I saw in cricket were Sir Viv Richards, Sunil M. Gavaskar, Sachin R. Tendulkar and Brian C. Lara. They redefined the gentleman's game.
Ten best bowlers I ever saw were Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshal, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, Curtly Ambrose, Wasim Akram, Shane Warne, Allan Donald and Jasprit Bumrah.
Six best all-rounders I saw in cricket were Garfield Sobers, Ian Botham, Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Richard Hadlee and Jacques Kallis.
The first test series I saw on tv was the West Indies in 76. There's only one answer I give for the best batsman & there's no pause before I say Viv Richards. The rest wore helmets.
A salute for Sir viv Richard's ❤Wat a legend namaste 🙏 👏 🙌 ❤️
I had 2 idols Viv Richards and Malcolm Marshall. He would destroy today’s bowlers today and with short boundaries and modern bats
Thank you
*In the era of paper-thin bats, long boundaries, no bouncer restriction rules, no free hit BS rule, and having to face the likes of Lilly, Thomspon, Headly, Imram and Botham on uncured pitches ..... HE WAS THE KING OF KINGS !!!*
I had the pleasure of seeing this man bat several times, I watched one of the greatest west Indian sides. Sadly I don't think they will ever be that strong again!
Awe inspiring personality❤
Between few and far.world has produced crickters like Viv Richards.
what a gentleman
If great batters like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli rate Sir Viv as Goat. There's nothing more to add. ❤
Vivan Richards was a hard rock
World did not see any batter like King VIV. I think no bowler would take his wicket even to beat him was a challenge.
Goat.
That was a nice tribute to Brian Close.
He is Aura personified...
Sadly his WSC time doesn't count towards his official stats!
Simple the Master
The original master blaster who instilled fear in the opposition's mind once he entered the ground...
Don't think this can be called the 'modern era' Mr Butcher.I saw Viv with Botham at Somerset in 1970's as a schoolboy and that 50yrs ago😅
The original Universe Boss.
NO BOWLER DOMINATES VIV ONCE SAID HE REPRESENTEVERY BLACK PERSON WHEN HE SWAGGERS 2 THE WICKET I AWESOME GUY
That Antiguan accent is the closest thing to Jamaican I’ve ever heard. Uncanny.
Many are better averages,but not having a fearless attitude like viv.
I don't think any will be like viv.
Good production. Was a quick 1:19.