Read about the unique and incredible story of Viv Richards, the Brute Batman. Find Out More About His Contributions To Cricket History And More...!
"He had fast hands, Tremendous Reflexes and a Masterclass technique and timing. That's why he is the 'coolest cricketer' of all time."
(Dean Wilson)
''Journalist - The Mirror''
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Introduction to Brute Batsman:-
'Brute Type' is a special and unique type in the Batting categories. Who loves to play strokes and Loft the ball for (4 & 6).
It is too difficult for a 'Brute Batsman' to push the ball or to make a defence against a bowl.
This type is 'God Gifted' and a Rare type in Cricket history. There areonly a few names in every cricket team in all time.
Meanwhile, we discussed this type of batting, but first, we must travel to 1974, when history's no# 1 Brute batsman started his first-class cricket career.
Sir Vivian Alexender Richards (King Richards):-
Date of Birth:-
Born:
March 7, 1952 (age 70).
Nationality:-
Antigua And Barbuda.
Meet the ICC Hall Of Famer:- Vivian Richards | 'The Coolest Cricketer':-
One of his kind and unique # 1 Brute batsman 'Viv Richards' is a former West Indian cricketer. He played a crucial role in World Cups1975 and 1979 as West Indies won both.
He was Right Handed and often played at # 3. He set many Records during his playing career that still stands today. Also, he is a member of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
In addition to receiving numerous awards,he is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time in Cricket history.
First ride:-
He made his debut in 1972 against Jamaica.
His absolute club Cricket performance attracted West Indies selectors in 1974.
Test career:-
He played his first test (international) match for the team West Indies in 1974.
He played 121 Test matches during his career from '1974 lasted 1993' (1985 to 1991 as Test Captain).
In 1986, he also made the remarkable fastest Test Century in just 56 bowls against England. "That Record was tied after a long while by 'Misba Ul Haq' (The former captain and batsman of the Pakistani team)."
As a Captain, he never loses a test series in his career.
He carries the Hopes and Dreams of millions of people around the world.
During his entire career, he was one of the mostmagnificent, destructive and devastating batsmen of all time.
In addition, he scored 8540 runs with an average of more than 50 runs per innings during his test career.
He alsoscored 24 Centuries during his test career.
Right-Handed batsman:-
Format
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Avg
BF
0s
100s
50s
4s
6s
Test
121
182
12
8540
291
50.2
10053
10
24
45
1051
84
Right-arm Off-Spin Bowler:-
Format
M
Inn
B
Mdn
Runs
W
BB
Econ
Avg
SR
4W
5W
Test
121
103
5170
203
1964
32
2/17
2.27
61.4
161.6
0
0
Test cricket centuries:-
No.
Score
Against
Pos.
Inn.
Test
Venue
H/A
Date
Result
1
192*
India
5
2
2/5
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Away
11 December 1974
Won
2
101
Australia
2
4
5/6
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Away
23 January 1976
Lost
3
142
India
3
2
1/4
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Home
10 March 1976
Won
4
130
India
3
1
2/4
Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain
Home
24 March 1976
Draw
5
177
India
3
1
3/4
Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain
Home
7 April 1976
Lost
6
232
England
3
1
1/5
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Away
3 June 1976
Draw
7
135
England
3
3
3/5
Old Trafford, Manchester
Away
8 July 1976
Won
8
291
England
3
1
5/5
The Oval, London
Away
12 August 1976
Won
9
140
Australia
3
2
1/2
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
Away
1 December 1979
Draw
10
145
England
3
2
2/5
Lord's, London
Away
19 June 1980
Draw
11
120*
Pakistan
3
1
4/4
Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium, Multan
Away
30 December 1980
Draw
12
182*
England
4
3
3/5
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Home
13 March 1981
Won
13
114
England
3
2
4/5
Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's
Home
27 March 1981
Draw
14
109
India
3
1
3/5
Bourda, Georgetown
Home
31 March 1983
Draw
15
120
India
4
2
4/6
Wankhede Stadium, mumbai
Away
24 November 1983
Draw
16
178
Australia
4
2
4/5
Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's
Home
7 April 1984
Won
17
117
England
4
2
1/5
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Away
14 June 1984
Won
18
208
Australia
5
1
4/5
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Away
22 December 1984
Draw
19
105
New Zealand
6
2
3/4
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Home
26 April 1985
Won
20
110*
England
3
3
5/5
Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's
Home
11 April 1986
Won
21
109*
India
5
4
1/4
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Away
25 November 1987
Won
22
123*
Pakistan
5
3
2/3
Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain
Home
14 April 1988
Draw
23
146
Australia
5
1
2/5
WACA Ground, Perth
Away
2 December 1988
Won
24
110
India
5
2
4/4
Sabina Park, Kingston
Home
28 April 1989
Won
IVA Richards Playing his favourite short in an ODI Match.
Favourite Shot:-
Sir Vivian Richards was known for his aggressive batting style and an outstanding shot of lofting straight down the ground over long-on. This shot involved using his exceptional hand-eye coordination and impeccable timing to strike the ball with immense power and precision. Richards waits for the ball to come into his hitting zone before unleashing a ferocious stroke that sails over the long-on fielder's head for six runs. His ability to hit the ball straight and deep made him a feared batsman in world cricket. He could dominate any bowler. Overall, Richards' love of lofting straight down the ground over long-on was a testament to his fearless approach to batting and his ability to play with flair and aggression.
ODI Career:-
When he retired from ODI cricket, he had an average strike rate of 90+, which was far more difficult for any batsman in the 20th Century.
WhenWest Indies won both World Cups (1975 & 1979). He was one of the playing 11 of the team and also made a Tremendous Century for his team to win the final match.
He made World Record for the Most Test Runs (1710), in the calendar year 1976. This Record stood for 30 Years Until 'M.Yousaf' Broke this Record in 2006 and made (1788) runs and stayed at the top till today.
He scored World Record (189*) in 4th position in an ODI match, and this Record still stands today.
IVA Richards made the Highest partnership for the 10th Wicket (109*) on 31st 'May 1984' at Manchester (England), this Record still stands today.
He made the Fifties in 12 consecutive matches to make World Record, which Record still stands today.
Legacy of IVA RICHARDS
Sir Richards nowadays.
Last ride:-
He played his last Test match againstEngland on August 8, 1991, at the venue of (Oval) cricket stadium.
He also played his last ODI match against Englandon 27/5/1991, at the venue of (Lord's) cricket stadium.
Conclusions:-
"The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure." (Sven Goran Erikson)
"Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time." (Arnold H)
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