Cricket Masterclass: How to bat long in Tests with Vaughan, Ponting and Boycott

The art of batting long periods of time in Test match cricket, with Michael Vaughan hosting Australian legend Ricky Ponting and one of the best defensive batsmen of all time - Geoffrey Boycott.

[@joedennis9324]

Both were outstanding in this. Ponting showed some elite level insight whilst also displaying an appropriate level of respect to an elder statesman. Respect to both

[@fissionchips223]

I like the cut of your jib, brother

[@joebloggs3551]

I know us English ribbed Ponting a lot but I had a huge amount of respect for him. Phenomenal batter and a very modest chap.

[@surisuri8993]

@@joebloggs3551 Couldn't agree more. What an amazing guy Ricky is. Of course we ribbed him, but I don't know anyone who doesn't respect him.

[@nuvinpooliyadde7319]

@@surisuri8993 apart from that blow up with Duncan Fletcher 😂

[@fissionchips223]

Ponting pointing out the necessity of taking joy in defensive shots - right next to Boycott. This is a masterclass and as a Test cricket tragic a complete treasure of a video. As an American learning cricket from a declaration match standpoint 20 years ago, Geoffrey Boycott's cricket instruction books were my little Bibles. Man, this video something really special.

[@danieloliver4558]

Any American learning test cricket deserves a subscriber

[@michaelgpartridge2384]

I have thought about creating some content, I appreciate your comment, man! Cheers!

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@stevendavies417]

Geoff Boycott talks pure sense. Straight-talking and knows his cricket inside out.

[@katyb6979]

Steven Davies And look at the way Ricky Ponting is looking at him. It's like Yoda is speaking! Utter respect for the legend!!

[@grahamsmyth2743]

@@katyb6979 Noticed that Katy, Ponting was taking it all in, class act and undoubtable one of the best ever, yet showing respect for the older statesman, really nice clip that.

[@fissionchips223]

@@grahamsmyth2743 Well observed, this meant a lot to me seeing this. I was a die hard Aussie fan during Ponting's reign but Geoffrey Boycott's books taught me how to be the opening batsman I was born to be. This was a total joy to watch, nice to see other folks' similar appreciation, cheers

[@TheMiketyson9]

Some times played slow some times 😴 boring to watch However was great batsman with over 8000 runs in Test cricket

[@jimboBFC1]

The video is 12 minutes long. I could listen to and watch these cricket legends for 12 hours and still be completely mesmerised by them!

[@ryankelly2109]

Jason Roy needs to watch this

[@Cafferssss]

LOL its true though, he is a t20 slogger and hasnt figure out test match yet, given time and more training he might make a phenomenal test bastmen though as his skill IS there. (1500 runs in one season of T20 shows he can bat) He just needs more patience and better front foot defence.

[@xyz2121]

He tried to watch it, but he missed.

[@ITACHI_UZUMAKI67]

@@Cafferssss he is good odi batsman

[@Cafferssss]

@@xyz2121 outside off stump as well

[@anitnmaxwynn]

So should maxwell

[@ragnarragnarson5184]

Pure cricketing gold, Geoffrey Boycott tells it as it is, what a legend, England's finest.

[@richardoshea9138]

Geoffrey Boycott is so sharp for 77. He should be involved with England's test team.

[@BigWes95]

Richard O'Shea nice to see he's in good health. Still seems incredibly physically able for a man of his age

[@Bernie8330]

77 would be Boycott's score at the end of a full day of batting.

[@andrewkennaugh1065]

Test team...They tried that in 1989/90... For once,someone learned from mistakes... How could Geoffrey possibly coach anyone to his level of excellence?😕 I really feel sorry that the man never realised there is a wonderful world away from cricket...😕 There's still time...😆😅

[@Wally-H]

He was, once, briefly, but the players wouldn't listen to him. They didn't like him telling them they were doing stuff wrong. Player power got him out again. Those players were so arrogant, they thought they already knew everything.

[@michaelfarrow5817]

He worked with people he played with. They hated him for his slow scoring, overly defensive play and his arrogance. Why listen to somebody who, at the time, was regarded as a dinosaur?

[@Ketankurtadikar]

3:02 loved how Vaughan signalled to Ricky to get started 😂

[@anthonymlasala983]

Looked like Ricky was a boy again just taking it all in... forgot he was on TV, what a masterclass from Boycott, all the basics perfectly put.

[@Michael-bz9gg]

I actually thought that Ricky Ponting was silent so he could learn more, increase his knowledge......

[@XenderWindX]

@@Michael-bz9gg absolutely, a good player thinks he knows everything, a great player never stops learning

[@SylentEcho]

Haha, he got caught.

[@kundankanan9074]

​Ricky was being very respectful to Boycott.

[@collettemireille-castiglione]

sir geoffrey the legend and this coming from an aussie. He gave my father nightmares when he played back in the day. Pops would throw the beer can at the tv when he never got out on day 1

[@noorullahkhan3388]

12 minutes of batting tips for lifetime. Thank Sir Geoffrey Ponting.

[@garybuller5656]

Faultless description of the batsmans' mindset.I used to watch Boycott bat, for what seemed like forever, when i was growing up..absolutely loved it..proper test cricket is a thing of beauty, unmatched in any other sport. Ricky Ponting, i could listen to, for many hours, talking about the game..Two great cricketers....Vaughany had his moments...🤔

[@coonagh1]

Boycott is a national treasure, love him. Ponting, exquisite, what a batsman!!!

[@SylentEcho]

Boycott's memory is so sharp and so are his skills. It's like he was both playing and commentating regularly just yesterday.

[@Wally-H]

Some years ago, as a young opening-bat club player who had never been taught anything, I was given an MCC Coaching book as a work leaving present. There were sections on batting by Boycott, Richards and others but it was the section by Boycott that had a big influence on me. His tips on preparation, concentration, foot movement - brilliant. It would be fair to say that had a huge, positive influence on my playing career. Yes, Boycott could be a boring batsman to watch but he was fantastically effective and any young player who dismisses what he has to say is missing a big trick.

[@yorkie471x3]

Someone once joked to Boycott that his batting sent people to sleep, his reply was "Aye, but I was still in when they woke up again..."

[@lightningleaf23]

Boycott wasn’t that talented a lot of his success came from hard work which the normal person can relate to. Viv Richards could do things that no one else could do so people with more ability take for granted certain aspects which make them less effective coaches

[@prabhakarkmv4135]

If Geoffery were to 20-20 today,I am sure he would play all 20 overs-by taking a single evey last ball of every over! No doubt,Test Cricket still survives bcz of people like Sir Geoffery,the God of perfect defence! Love to all in this video.

[@mikedarroch7247]

I love how competitive Boycott is!

[@hallsterr]

I could listen to Boycott talk about cricket all day. Love him.

[@CoBoL09]

Great content. This is what we want from Geoffrey - sharing the huge amount of knowledge he has about batting

[@danieloliver4558]

Ricky was full of pride when Boycott was praising him

[@hasanmatloob3788]

"That's caught at short mid wicket". "Nah!! They never had that one for me!" LOL Classic Geoffrey. Love him.

[@Scoobydcs]

that made me chuckle

[@jabjabgrab123]

boycott doesnt sugar coat..straight arrow

[@winstonwithay1980]

Certainly didn't sugar coat his wife by beating her senseless

[@thew4rrior5code]

Love it! Booyts is a legend great BT having him on board

[@jatindersinghwinnipegcanada]

Wow. There absolute test giants giving valuable lessons.

[@xee_x]

A MASTERCLASS from our geoff we all love him wisdom at its finest wow as for ricky another superb plaayer and a legend

[@pneumonoultramicroscopic]

The key to batting is to eliminate the ways of getting out, play the percentage shots and expect every ball to be coming at the stumps whilst being ready to play any delivery.

[@Combatwombat-sn7ng]

Love the way the others couldn't get a word in over Boycott

[@benjaminabraham3506]

Boycott a brilliant analyst of the game. Remember he was a genuine admirer of cricket irrespective of nationality.

[@hereticsign]

What boycott said towards the end of the video is priceless. Plenty of plays with good stats , but it doesn't matter if u don't perform when the team need u to perform.

[@Bernie8330]

I am Australian, and from Queensland, and the little Tozzie (Tasmanian Aussie) legend of Ricky Ponting is one of my favourite ever players in my 45 years (he is only 2 years my junior), but I am disappointed Michael Vaughn himself did not contribute to this discussion on batting as he was a class batsman also. Ponting's 156 in the 4th innings of the match to save that test at Old Trafford in 2005 was great, but not greater than Vaughn's own 166 in the 1st innings of the same match.

[@Bernie8330]

@Saif Ullah Khan Not when he was playing he wasn't but he does seem to be somewhat forgotten in retirement for some reason. Maybe he has just been overshadowed by Kevin Pietersen a little as Pietersen came along around the end of Vaughn's peak period, and Pietersen had a larger than life aura in a similar way to someone like Viv Richards.

[@tedex8100]

I really enjoyed that. Three of the best players together for a discussion. Thanks.

[@carlodicicco3722]

Ted Ex juba ib

[@dannywestern831]

3 greats of the game and amid all the staunch rivalry a shared understanding of the importance of batting for long periods 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏🇦🇺

[@robkenyon6830]

Geoffrey Boycott is pure gold, laughing my head off he is such a character.

[@NK-dv3ir]

This is incredible and very funny. Get these 3 in the nets more often

[@capio78]

I’d still pick Geoffrey’s Mam to open with a stick of rhubarb over our current openers. Legend of a man.

[@backyardfifa3649]

2 years later and this comment is even more true. I’ve lost count of how many ducks england openers have got this year.

[@wildfire7250]

That is one of the best cricket segments I have ever seen I am a massive fan of all 3 players growing up geoff boycott was still playing and playing well. Ricky a fantastic bat lovely captain same with Vaughan captain fantastic 2005. Geoff Boycott his words great to listen to so informative a legend and one of my favourites in cricket his commentary and books very special to me I have his Books. Every youngster should watch and listen to these 3 greats 😊

[@whatsnottohike]

Boycott is often misunderstood and people think he's arrogant. He's not, he was dedicated to cricket like a religion. Way ahead of his time and this masterclass only shows that when it comes to batting, not much has changed over the years. Get the basics right, cut out the mistakes and concentration. Brilliant.

[@thew4rrior5code]

Something about Boycott reminds me of Freddie Krugar lol

[@AdsE462]

It's the hat i reckon

[@razzledazzle3863]

BOX1NG F4N 1337 😂😂

[@gavincurtis1364]

Used to really dislike Rickie as a player...now I'd like to go for a beer with him

[@reecechambers3467]

...and pour it on him

[@Scoobydcs]

most of the aussies are like that haha, i was gutted when i realised mcgrath as actually a really nice bloke lol

[@prataptupe609]

@@reecechambers3467 😂😂

[@Guide-and-TheGuide]

Late 1960s and 1970s, Yorkshire Post and Boycott scores. Boycott is true Yorkshire legend.

[@HerbertDuckshort]

Sir Geoff and Rick Ponting. Several million pounds worth of cricketing experience on display.

[@gregtwomey1805]

Marvelous! Can't argue with anything these greats have to say. Great to see Geoffrey's still got the timing. Reckon he's been practicing on the beach!

[@daiu48]

Geoffrey's a legend, like El Cid -stick him on a horse and shove him off along the beach- in Perth!

[@FABM27]

All the advice i need as an opener. Simply explained and on the money!

[@WilliamHBonney617]

I could listen to Sir Geoffrey all day, criminal he is no longer on TMS

[@xyz2121]

Jason Roy needs to watch this every night before he goes to bed.

[@CricQuizwithOmkar]

Mad respect to Ricky Ponting for the way he just acts as a sidekick to Sir Geoffrey.

[@ZulqarnaynAwan]

Boycott himself was one of the best batsman of his time

[@Michael-bz9gg]

Ricky at 15, 16 was facing test bowlers in the academy. they would bowl bouncers at full pace, and he would cart them. they may have started off a bit slower than normal, but they soon increased their pace to full pace. There is a couple of articles from his time in the academy stating, that whenever he came out to bat, all the admin staff, ancillary people would come to watch his net sessions..... Some thing really special to watch, according to those that were there....

[@runwithandy]

This is so good and so insightful! Boycott has so much knowledge and wisdom backed up by Ponting's knowledge too!

[@rick381v69]

How could anyone not give this video a thumbs up. A great lesson by three batting greats.

[@YorkshireinManila]

So good to see. Both for Boycs stil going very strong. Ponting was always a fierce competitor. And Vaughn who was an Ashes winning captain , and theres not many of those! And of course being a Yorkshireman, two out of three on this masterclass isnt bad.

[@gsprasanna6382]

Wow that great Geoffrey standing with the bat is so familiar that it brings back memories. The defencive stroke is still intact! India should use his experience . The way he talks is so clear.

[@kavinda05]

This is the greatest cricket video of all time, wow.

[@Graham-qz1sh]

Boycott was technically flawless aimed to play every ball along the ground and was seldom caught out in front of the wicket

[@23aceballer]

Patience, young men, Patience. This man knows its a marathon not a sprint. Youngsters these days want shortcuts. Look at pointing, even he's learning! Thats the mark of a great player, ALWAYS learning

[@arsenalfanrichi]

Not to forget, Michael Vaughan was a very good batsman himself.

[@samspeight4944]

10:31 and 11:41 - absolute gold!

[@AMBADIABHILASH]

8:05 I am an Indian but that reference that too by Geoffrey Boycott. Love for cricket ❤️

[@ahmedmughal9175]

Awesome explanations from two master class batsmen

[@TheIkaraCult]

I love listening to Boycott talking about cricket. He knows what hes tallking about

[@DC-zi6se]

Boycott and Gavaskar had the most beautiful forward defense. Ricky ponting has very wide wrists.

[@akashbhat7777]

That voice! Great to see Geoffrey Boycott back in action 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@carlodicicco3722]

Akash Bhat .

[@arunsadasivan1738]

His view of the game and life in general is tremendous

[@bikalsigdel1791]

Ricky is a book 😍😍 what he says is awesome , all his teachings is just phenominal

[@RalphBrooker-gn9iv]

I remember Ian Bell playing forward defence and looking like he’s driven it through the covers. RP is spot on. The fwd defensive is a shot.

[@HerbertDuckshort]

Great to see these three legends walking the walk.

[@NPA1001]

There will always be the argument with Geoff whether he played for the benefit of his team or for his own place in the record books. Even his great friend Jonathan Agnew has acknowledged that the charges of selfishness have come from too many people not to have a inkling of truth. However no one can argue about his knowledge of the techniques of batting. This is a marvellous instructive video from a pure technician in the art of batting.

[@Joe-xf5ot]

I love boycs, tms is amazing but when boycs is there its perfect

[@edmondyee9708]

Joe 33

[@Scoobydcs]

tms is the best thing on the radio, it just wont be the same if boycott packs in. apparantly hes declared himself fit for the next test a few weeks after quadruple heart bypass!!. boycs and aggers are brilliant together

[@sarveshsingla3260]

Sir Geoffrey Boycott feels like Rocky Balboa for Batting. 👏🤩

[@twistedsparky06]

Ricky is great, but Boycott I could listen to him all day!!

[@gildasgrime7808]

Boycs is great value - could listen to him all day about cricket.

[@Matt-ks7bp]

These bt sport master classes are pure gold!

[@arunsadasivan1738]

It is not just about records but it is about winning matches for your team or saving matches for your team

[@MrDunkiep]

Lovely hair-weaves from Vaughan and Posting!

[@ashharsiddiqui4015]

Sir Geoffrey Boycott technique is very helpful. Thankyou :)

[@waggles1989]

Golden trio, Boycott a legend

[@thecrow9026]

Amazing to hear tips from legends!

[@ThePeterWilliam]

Geoff “my auntie could have caught that in her apron” Boycott.

[@tmvincent90]

Pinny

[@ikramwani5207]

Thanks Geoffrey Sir regards from Kashmir

[@ThePhilGrimm]

I'd like to hear what Michael Vaughan thought. He was the most elegant batsman England had in a long, long time. Gower included! But he wasn't so great at batting long.

[@lewisgreen2957]

What a player Ricky Ponting was - an all time great..

[@MyChristine6]

Sheer joy to watch and listen to.

[@martandmisra6013]

This video needs to be watched

[@Tr33fiddy]

I can think of at least six Englishmen who need to watch this.

[@Dysjoint]

More like 11 today.

[@urdadsaniceguy6103]

Jason roy

[@1970cgb]

Only 6 ?

[@Banzybanz]

Everyone other than Stokes, Burns and maybe Root.

[@MegatronRacing237]

Roy, Roy, Roy, Roy, Roy and Roy...?

[@yaseen9756]

Ricky is right joy out of defensive shot

[@jamesalandixon]

Being a belligerant Yorkshireman or a stubborn Aussie so and so are the ideal personality types for test match cricket.

[@larryfroot]

Cooks concentration at the crease left me in awe. As does Geoffrey Boycott's knowledge.

[@tilakrajgolari1577]

That charisma.....100/100 Respect.

[@chrisl9620]

This is a Boycs double, somewhere in the Caribbean he's still at the crease, after 40 years and still on 55 lol......legend

[@arunsadasivan1738]

One of the best intellectuals of the game

[@ashleyporter537]

The way Boycott says "he could do it too" in almost elder statesmen way is so good.

[@yorkie471x3]

Slightly disappointed that Geoffrey is using a bat and not a stick o' rhubarb...

[@elfedmorris595]

He took his batting seriously which was a good thing.

[@barrybernstein4459]

I honestly think that Geoffrey Boycott wasn't used by SKY because of spite. He is to cricket commentating to what Jjohn McEnroe is to tennis commentating.

[@richardseven6126]

Not sure re spite comments. But he is better than JP McEnroe!! The best pundit around.

[@svgkm]

Boycott isn't a Human. A Cricket University.

[@kundankanan9074]

Like the way Ricky Ponting is being very respectful to Geoffrey Boycott.

[@devvrattoshniwal8971]

Ponting talks a lot about mental strength. Which all the Aussies have

[@r3d3y3si]

No they don't. Only current player who is strong mentally is Smith. The rest regularly give their wickets away for fun.

[@laurieagnew6706]

Hmmm bit quiet now i'll bet champ...

[@DD-xw6uw]

@@r3d3y3si that’s the problem with prioritising shorter forms. It’s all die or succeed. Doesn’t teach a player to fight through hard barriers for hours.

[@r3d3y3si]

@@DD-xw6uw agree 100%

[@Vedrajrm]

The final line, That's why dhoni is famous, He saves matches

[@tonyknight9912]

Can't argue with Boycott's tuition here !

[@colinreed4484]

Please make sure that this is shown to the current squad!!!.

[@markdouglas9182]

Geoff Boycott as an opener - had to face some of the fastest and best opening bowlers of all time in his day. Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson, Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Imran Khan and on and on.. 90-100 mph.. All in their primes. The man knows what he is talking about! Great opener, great personality of the game.. Much respect...

[@chintoki]

LOL. "100mph".

[@Wally-H]

@@chintoki Thomo could get close to that in his prime.

[@clowres92]

Can we show the current squad this ASAP?? Ashes humiliation incoming if we don’t get hold of our batting.