Viv Richards | The tremendous #1 Brute Batsman (The Coolest Cricketer)

Romeen Masood

Read about the unique and incredible story of Viv Richards, the Brute Batman. Find Out More About His Contributions To Cricket History And More...!

viv richards in 1980's


"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''

Did you know that he always chewed gum and never wore a helmet throughout his career...?


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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 are only 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.


v. richards playing a shot in a test match.







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 Cups 1975 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.





sir richards playing a shot in a test match.



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 most magnificent, 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 also scored 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.ScoreAgainstPos.Inn.TestVenueH/ADateResult
1192* India522/5Feroz Shah Kotla, DelhiAway11 December 1974Won
2101 Australia245/6Adelaide Oval, AdelaideAway23 January 1976Lost
3142 India321/4Kensington Oval, BridgetownHome10 March 1976Won
4130 India312/4Queen's Park Oval, Port of SpainHome24 March 1976Draw
5177 India313/4Queen's Park Oval, Port of SpainHome7 April 1976Lost
6232 England311/5Trent Bridge, NottinghamAway3 June 1976Draw
7135 England333/5Old Trafford, ManchesterAway8 July 1976Won
8291 England315/5The Oval, LondonAway12 August 1976Won
9140 Australia321/2Brisbane Cricket Ground, BrisbaneAway1 December 1979Draw
10145 England322/5Lord's, LondonAway19 June 1980Draw
11120* Pakistan314/4Ibn-e-Qasim Bagh Stadium, MultanAway30 December 1980Draw
12182* England433/5Kensington Oval, BridgetownHome13 March 1981Won
13114 England324/5Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John'sHome27 March 1981Draw
14109 India313/5Bourda, GeorgetownHome31 March 1983Draw
15120 India424/6Wankhede Stadium, mumbaiAway24 November 1983Draw
16178 Australia424/5Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John'sHome7 April 1984Won
17117 England421/5Edgbaston, BirminghamAway14 June 1984Won
18208 Australia514/5Melbourne Cricket Ground, MelbourneAway22 December 1984Draw
19105  New Zealand623/4Kensington Oval, BridgetownHome26 April 1985Won
20110*  England335/5Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John'sHome11 April 1986Won
21109*  India541/4Feroz Shah Kotla, DelhiAway25 November 1987Won
22123* Pakistan532/3Queen's Park Oval, Port of SpainHome14 April 1988Draw
23146  Australia512/5WACA Ground, PerthAway2 December 1988Won
24110  India524/4Sabina Park, KingstonHome28 April 1989Won






iva richards playing a shot in a match.
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.                                                               
  • When West 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.



Right-Handed Batsman:-
Format
M
Inn
NO
Runs
HS
Avg
BF
SR
100s
50s
4s
6s
ODI                187     167     24        6721        189*       47.0        7451         90.2           11        45       600     126
1975–91      
Right-Arm off-spin                                                           

Right-Arm Off-Spin Bowler:- 

Format
M
Inn
B
Mdn
Runs
W
BB
Econ
Avg
SR
4W
5W
ODI

187
131
5644
203
4248
118
6/41
4.49
35.83
47.8
1
2



ODI centuries:-


No.ScoreAgainstPos.Inn.BFS/RVenueH/A/NDateResult
1119* England3213389.47North Marine Road, ScarboroughAway26 August 1976Won
2138* England3115787.89Lord's, LondonAway23 June 1979Won
3153* Australia31130117.69Melbourne Cricket Ground, MelbourneAway9 December 1979Won
4119 India3114681.50The Oval, LondonNeutral15 June 1983Won
5149 India3199150.50Keenan Stadium, JamshedpurAway7 December 1983Won
6106 Australia4195111.57Melbourne Cricket Ground, MelbourneAway22 January 1984Won
7189* England41170111.17Old Trafford, ManchesterAway31 May 1984Won
8103* Australia4212284.42Sydney Cricket Ground, SydneyAway15 January 1985Won
9119  New Zealand51113105.30Carisbrook, DunedinAway18 March 1987Won
10181  Sri Lanka41125144.80National Stadium, KarachiNeutral13 October 1987Won
11110  India4277142.85Municipal Stadium, RajkotAway5 January 1988Won









alexander viv richards in a style.
IVA Richards with G. Greenidge.


Golden Milestones:-

  • 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 IVA Richards nowadays.
Sir Richards nowadays.

Last ride:-

  • He played his last Test match against England on August 8, 1991, at the venue of (Oval) cricket stadium.                                                                                                                                  
  • He also played his last ODI match against England on 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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Romeen Masood

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