All I can remember from that year as a 12 year-old boy was the carnage of the tests. I was more scared of the West Indies than I was of the Soviet Union by the end of the series. It was actually pretty traumatic in some ways, so it's quite therapeutic to be reminded that they didn't have it all their own way!
What stands out for me even now, nearly 40 years on, is Viv Richards' stillness and poise whilst the bowlers approach the crease. That, his balance and superb reflexes were the hallmarks of his greatness.
Definitely one if not one of the greatest 1 day innings of all time. It still is way better then current day cricket. Also that last wicket partnership has still not been broken after nearly 40 years . What a master-class🙈🙉🙊
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This man was a genius and the best batsman I have ever seen in my entire life. Viv Richards it is...forget about records, just look at the ease with which he plays, the disdainful manner with which he deals with the fast bowlers, the power he had and the reflexes unmatched.
I'll be honest, I'm no fan of cricket. But seeing this brings back so many memories of summer holidays from school in the 80s. My dad was self-employed so was home all kinds of odd hours, and if he was home during the day, the cricket was on. Hearing the voices of Peter West, Jim Laker and the rest, make me think of my dad.
Masterful innings, Richard's in his prime " men against boys" Viv put the ball where ever he wanted. I remember it well, 106 for the 10th wicket so credit to Michael Holding too.
Without doubt the greatest one day innings ever played, and it will probably never be bettered because how do you compare this to the modern game with so much in the way of restricted fielding positions, super bat technology and power plays etc.? Viv was peerless.