Ranking the Top 10 West Indies Batsman of All Time

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[@BlairBoyd-fs1xk]

Listening to you young fellows giving your opinions about the 10 greatest batsman of all, I have watched all of them batting. So I don't haveto go with nobody opinion or views. Because there got to a criteria and how you select the players, by runs or centuries overall and. It is obvious that you have a player like Chris Gayle, who holds the batting records in all 3 formats above the rest of batsmen them. Because it is only talented and gifted players, can scored two triple hundreds in their test career. The two triple hundreds alone, should put Chris Gayle ahead of the rest of batsmen away from Lara. Also he is the only batsman for the wi team to scored, hundreds in all 3 formats. Although I been hearing some stupid commentators, also some spectators is saying that Chris Gayle have no foot works. That is one of the most silliest arguments I ever heard in my life, because most of the people. Who is talking about cricket, they never scored a 50,100,200,or 300 in their lifetime. So if Chris Gayle was lacking proper footworks,why Viv Richard's, Greenidge, Haynes, Sobers, and the rest of them. Who have all the footworks inthe world, why they didn't do what Chris Gayle did. By scoring two triple hundreds in test cricket to proved how great of a batsman he is and, they have all tried on numerous occasions and failed to do so. I know that you a lot of cyber bullies out there,who does not like to hear the truth what am saying, because they are very biased, not wanting to hear the truth. I was at the Lawrence Rowe cricket festival in Florida Fort Lauderdale and, the same kind of arguments came up. About the best batsman for the wi and I said Chris Gayle, then everyone was saying that he has no footworks and. I said all of you guys are very crazy, because away from Lara.The man have two triple hundreds under his belt, so that alone if anyone of you who knows about cricket. Then you will just admit the truth and stop being biased,he is the only wi batsman with centuries in all 3 formats under his belt and that is a very great achievement. So tell me which other wi batsman to do it,only wi batsman to scored a double hundreds in odi cricket. All of them gotten their chances to do it,so why they didn't do it. You cannot debate the race, after the horses already gone through the gates. Because what they does throughout their career that will never changed at all, until the end of times. It is written in the history books and, that is what counts. One spectator was telling me,that reason why Chris Gayle is making so many runs. Because they take in the boundaries shorter , I asked him if he was taking coccine and. I asked him to tell in the history of cricket, name one of the older players them. Who can hit the ball as far as Chris Gayle, out of the ground. So all what he is saying, it is all nonsense. I watched Viv Richard's batting over the years and, he is overly rated, I been watching him from 1971and he was not impressive to me at all .Because we are in the same age group and, I personally know that during the wi team in. The earlier part of his career, the two best batsman on the team during those days. Was Lawrence Rowe number one and Alvin Kalicharran two, they were by far the better batsmen than Viv Richard's, until the wicb got rid of Rowe and Alvin Kalicharran. Rowe is the only batsman in the world, to scored double hundreds and hundreds on his test debut in 1972 against New Zealand .I watched that test match from start to finish and, in 1974 he scored 302 against England in Barbados 🇧🇧 at Kensington Park, Alvin Kalicharran scored hundreds on debut in 1972 in the 2nd test against New Zealand, Viv Richard's never made his test debut until 1974. A player should be judged by the amount of runs he scored during his international career, also by the amount of centuries he scored. If you not going by stats, it does not make any sense talking with you. Because only stats you can used to determined the better players, also the period of time you played. I know that you are going to have a lot of cyber bullies out there,who is going to be angry. About my comment i don't really cares one bit , I am dealing with facts and stats. So anyone want to challenge me, States your facts with your stats before we can have an reasonable debates . Just like how some people is mixing up average with a player performances, average only achieved by the more not out you have. It helps the batsman to have a very high average, that doesn't say you are the better batsman.Than the batsmen with the lower average, because the other batsmen have more runs towards their names and, that is what really counts, ok.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Chris Gayle's achievements, including his two triple centuries in Tests and his unique record of scoring centuries in all three formats, indeed set him apart as a cricketing legend. His power-hitting and ability to dominate games across formats speak volumes about his talent and impact on the game. While discussions on the greatest batsman can vary based on different criteria and personal views, Gayle's records are a testament to his extraordinary skill and contributions to cricket. Debates about technique, like footwork, often overlook the fact that success in cricket comes in many forms, and Gayle's achievements are undeniable proof of his greatness. Every player brings their own magic to the field, and Gayle's is certainly one for the history books. But in our list Gayle landed at number 8. Where would you rank him in top 10?

[@GavinSmith1234]

some of yall stats are wrong.. viv averages 50 in tests and 47 in odis @@thereversescoopUSA

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@GavinSmith1234 thanks for that correction. Yes, we realized that error after production. Our apologies for that, and thank you for being part of this community 🙏 😊

[@GavinSmith1234]

@@thereversescoopUSA respect

[@paulhanson4646]

Lara's ability to dominate the spin and his immense concentration gave him the edge over all and sundry.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Totally agree with you. His ability to play spin was simply mesmerizing to watch. What a player!

[@carlboss8105]

@@thereversescoopUSA I appreciate your perspective on Brian Lara's prowess against spin bowling. However, when it comes to comparing him to Sachin Tendulkar in this regard, there are some compelling reasons why Tendulkar stands out as the greater player against spin. Firstly, Tendulkar's adaptability against all types of spinners over a longer career span is noteworthy. He faced and conquered the likes of Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Anil Kumble, among others, showcasing a consistent ability to read and counter spin bowling in diverse conditions. Secondly, Tendulkar's record against spinners in both Test matches and ODIs is remarkable, reflecting his dominance and skill in this aspect of the game. Now, here's a question to ponder: Can you provide specific instances where Brian Lara consistently dominated top-class spinners across different formats and conditions throughout his career, similar to Tendulkar's achievements?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Totally agree with you. The argument that fm Tendulkar, being a better player of spin, has some weight. Mostlt because of the conditions that Tendulkar was brought up on and the quality of spin bowling he faced from early on in his career thorough the domestic set up. Granted he didnt play domestic for long before being brought up to the senior team.

[@Jojpjjpkpjpjpjjpjjjlnohiguvu]

@@thereversescoopUSA virtually all the greats of the 1970-90 era rate Viv as the best they ever saw or played against. No way anyone can be rated about Viv.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Sir is the original "Master Blaster"

[@LeftLib]

As an Englishman I can remember how excited I felt when Gordon Greenidge got out, only to feel the dread as Viv Richards walked in to replace him. The West Indies side around 1980 was probably the best side ever. From Wikipedia the squad was; Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Faoud Bacchus, Viv Richards (vice captain), Clive Lloyd (captain), Derick Parry, Alvin Kallicharan, Lawrence Rowe, Collis King, Deryck Murray, David Murray, Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, Malcolm Marshall, Colin Croft.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for that insight and your perspective from those memorable games. Thank you for watching anf being part of our community 😊

[@MarcoTzul-q3c]

I agree with your perspective

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yup, he is absolutely right

[@amossjews1155]

Power house, Viv play the game hard he was very disappointed when he lost a match , Australian Ricky Ponting said they used westindies type of cricket n beat us , just imagine, that my friend, westindies T. 20. Team , back then , Gordon Greenidge n Haynes. Viv. Richie Richardson, just say to Haynes bat through the innings, Joel Garner, Andy Robert, Clive Lloyd, Mad Faoud Bacchus ,Deryck Murray, kallicharran Lawrence , Rowe Malcolm Marshall that is 12 T 20 Andy Robert was upset when u hit. His ball for 4, especially for 2 consecutive 4s, he would cut your throat out , (idiom) , give us your westindies best T 20 team of all time

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@amossjews1155 Thank you for that insightful comment. Let us know your thoughts on our other rankings videos.

[@DavidLouisson]

I was fortunate enough to see Gary Sobers bat when the WI toured NZ in 1969. I was only a very young boy and didn't appreciate who or what I was watching. Having said that Viv Richards is the greatest batsman I've ever seen, he had an intimidating presence and could dominate any kind of attack, pace or spin, even in bowler-friendly conditions.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Sir Viv had an aura about him. Opposition players made sure to never mess with him.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@DOJAFOX-hl5rk like who?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

That's just a matter of opinion, i guess. Who would you rate as the greatest of all time?

[@kirkbrown2147]

Isn't he Garfield Sobers?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yes, also known as Gary Sobers.

[@clydemcintosh5445]

I would definitely have Gorden Grenidge higher, at least No 7. Fabulous batsman & belligerent hitter of the ball.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Greenidge was a beast.

[@malidan1196]

There is no way Gayle.and Chanderpaul are better bats than Greenidge. He played during the most hostile period of fast bowling in test matches cricket opening the batting and averaged 50. His 200 in less than a day to win the test match in England out does anything Gayle or Chanderpaul every produced .

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Gayle scored two triple centuries. How many batters have achieved that feat. Double hundred in odi, 175 in T20. Gayle was a no-nonsense batter, and one teams feared as well. Chanderpaul, being the most capped batter for WI with his insane numbers, had to be there.

[@malidan1196]

@thereversescoopUSA on a flat wickets that didn't win a game.🤣🤣🤣 V SA 8 hundreds were scored in the fiedt 2 innings. 😂Draw V SL 1199 run scored in 3 innings. Draw Greenidge made 214 on the last day in under 5 hours in England at Lords. You don't know anything about cricket if you think Gayles 300 over two days is better. They were great achievements but they were not a great match winings innings, this one is infact the greatest of then all and defined a dynasty.

[@malidan1196]

@thereversescoopUSA Mate you done know anything about cricket. You are one of the modern breed brought up on, Mediocre bowling Flat wickets Short boundaries And super bats 6 x the density to the same weight. Greenidge was the only batsman that could keep pace with Richards between the late 70' - Mid 80's 2 Double Hundreds in a series 3 test match hundreds in 3 innings All in England no flat track bullying here. 177 in a one day game with no fielding restrictions The highest ever record batting average in a season in England and look at all the GREATS who have played in ENGLAND. This is not a Chris Gayle standard batsman, the guys doing this video just don't have the depth of knowledge of the players and who they played against. I saw Chris Gayle very first game for the Windies, ive seen nearly every Windies batsman since 1970 and he is not a top 10 bat. He wouldn't have made the runs he made at test level if he batteed in the 70's to 90's the standard was so much higher during this period. Laurance Rowe would have been on this list for me his stats were off the chart before he became allergic to grass. Rameresh Sarwan alao had better stats than Gayle in tests and onedayers before the usual windies politics took over.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback and the in-depth response. It's just a matter of opinion, mate. What does your top 10 look like?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay tuned for our next video drop on West Indies Cricket Rankings!

[@dmvbay2535]

Nice list. You guys need to make a Top 20 list of Top WI batsmen of all time because there will always be arguments of people left off the Top 10 list. For example, Alvin Kallicharran should be in the Top 10 list somewhere. His declining health and eyesight caused his Test batting average to dip below 50 but before then he was a terror of a batsman. Also will be arguments as to why players such as Worrell, Baichan, Fredericks, Walcott, Haynes, Rowe etc didn't make the Top 10. Also, IMO, Shiv was a better Test batsman than Gayle. Sure, Gayle had the 2 triple centuries but that was due to his aggressive batting but when it comes down to occupying the crease and batting for days and days, there was none other than Shiv. He was The Wall. When Shiv had to turn up the heat, he had no problem doing so, scoring a 69 ball century one time. Besides Lara, Shiv was known as a closer and the one to call upon when a score needed to be chased down with time running out. Other than that, a very good list though.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your insightful comment and suggestions! We appreciate the deep understanding and passion you've shown for West Indies cricket history. Indeed, creating a Top 20 list could better capture the contributions and talents of legendary batsmen like Alvin Kallicharran, and address the debates around the inclusion of other greats such as Worrell, Baichan, Fredericks, Walcott, Haynes, and Rowe. Your point about Shivnarine Chanderpaul's exceptional Test batting prowess compared to Chris Gayle's flamboyant style highlights the diverse skill sets that have enriched West Indies cricket. It's these discussions that make cricket history so rich and engaging. We'll consider your feedback for future content. Thanks for being part of our cricket community!

[@dmvbay2535]

@@thereversescoopUSA Yes, no doubt Gayle, or "Crampy", "Lead Foot" as we used to call him, is one of my favourite batsmen of all time. He is IMO, the best batsman ever in the shorter form of the game, T20, etc. Maybe you guys could make a Top 10 list of ODI/T20 WI cricketers. Also list of Best All-rounders, best spinners, best fast bowlers (this should be very interesting) should be included.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Absolutely, the rankings you mentioned are in the works, and we'll be dropping those episodes periodically. We have already done the Top 10 West Indies Fast Bowlers. Feel free to check out those rankings and let us know your thoughts.

[@errolmagiclegsandrews7614]

Can't put all in the top 10 mate lol just the cream of the crop

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@sambelnavis7083]

George Headley was nicknamed Atlas for the reason Mark mentioned. He carried the weight of W.I. batting on his shoulders, as the mythical Atlas, carrying the world on his shoulders.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

He absolutely did! Thank you for watching and being part of our community 😊

[@cleanbowled1767]

My Top Ten: 1. Brian Lara 2. Vivian Richards 3. George Headley 4. Garfield Sobers 5. Everton Weekes 6. Clyde Walcott 7. Gordon Greenidge 8. Shivnarine Chanderpaul 9. Chris Gayle 10. Richie Richardson

[@thereversescoopUSA]

That's an awesome top 10. No Rohan Kanhai?

[@cleanbowled1767]

@@thereversescoopUSA Thx!!! It was an agonizing decision to omit the elegant and aesthetically pleasing Kahnai in my top ten; however, I had to put aside my great fondness for the square cutting maestro in order to ensure an unbiased process.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@@cleanbowled1767 thank you for engaging, makes complete sense. Which West Indies ranking would you be interested in seeing next?

[@jerome4038]

As for Sir Viv Richard's he was intimidating to the point when he sauntered out to the Pitch he would immediately change the complexion of the game..It was palpable apparent . The other team was immediately put to use a Cricket term,"On the back foot I remember John Snow a famous English Fast bowler said. "I bowled a ball to Viv Richards and he danced down the wicket I had already gone up in anticipation that he was out. He adjusted .mistroke" and hit me for 6.. One English player said to his Captain how do we get him out. He replied ..."make him one of ours!" Such was the man's impact on the opposition. Shalom

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Absolutely love it! Sir Viv was feared by the opposition. His confidence and swagger is unmatched. Thank you for that wonderful story. You rock 😊

[@WatsonLondon-ju7fe]

​@thereversescoo9th byzantine 2pUSA

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[@richposports7030]

Since the late 1970s til present day, for me: Viv Richards Brian Lara Gordon Greenidge Desmond Haynes Shivnarine Chanderpaul Clive Lloyd Chris Gayle From reputation: Garfield Sobers Everton Weekes George Headley Alvin Kallicharan I could 'drop Alvin & Gayle....thoughts? I now look forward to watching your video...😊

[@thereversescoopUSA]

This is a solid list.

[@hiltonshiell9396]

Great batsman captain

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@richposports7030 Thank you for watching and being part of our community. Stay tuned for the new episode tomorrow.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@Hiltonshiell9396 who?

[@pradeepsen5780]

No.1 Sobers 2. Vivian Richards. My view.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Awesome, I'm glad you have the same top 2 as ours 😊

[@errolmagiclegsandrews7614]

How do you rate a great batsman ? Whats the criteria?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@errolmagiclegsandrews7614 impact, stats, and longevity all play a part. In certain scenarios, a players skills are apparent some didn't get a long run but had the skill set.

[@ronaldbancroft4037]

No way Chris Gayle can be better than Greenidge & Haynes

[@thereversescoopUSA]

We feel Gayle doesn't get respect for the wonderful test cricketer he was. Two triple centuries in test, double hundred in odi, 175 in T20, is no easy feat.

[@jerome4038]

He was picked as the coach of Banghladesh Nationa Team when they forayed into Test Cricket thus he is owed for their success in the sport. Shalom

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Who was?

[@chepaukground7608]

My top 5 - Sobers, Weeks, Richards, Kanhai, and Lara

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Love it

[@sundarsingh3311]

My opinion lara #1 I have not seen Viv play, but have seen many videos of Viv on you tube. they played was very powerful shots, but no have such style of shots like Brian, at his time the Windies team was very weak, but with viv the Windies team was the top team of the world, I have not seen such as brian lara dazzling shots ,from any batsman till now.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Lara was a wizard and commanded respect from the opposition. These days, we'll never see quality like that.

[@michaeldavis5619]

Well said bro,i second you with all that you have said about the Prince the best there was and could ever be.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

💯💯

[@arunminnas]

Pretty good list. No problem with Sobers being 1. Richards or Sobers anyone at 1 is fine with me. To be Brian Lara is a worthy 3.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for the feedback, Arun. Yes, any of the players you mentioned could land anywhere in the top 3. It was a tough choice to place them where we did..lol glad you found it to be a good list. 👍 😊

[@winstonseecharan6321]

Gary sobers was also a great opener a genuine fast bowler and a good spinner what more could we ask for

[@thereversescoopUSA]

We love Gary Sobers! The greatest cricketer of all time. The cricket world has not seen another one like Sir Gary Sobers.

[@rajagopalanak-jo3cm]

And a brilliant fieler.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@@rajagopalanak-jo3cm yup no other player like Sir Gary Sobers. Way ahead of his time.

[@vivektulja4516]

Enjoyed watching the video. Many of my childhood heroes are on this list. Love Rohan Kanhai; Sunil Gavaskar named his son after this great man.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Wow, didn't know that. Thank you for sharing and watching.

[@edmondmendez3343]

Other batters were respected viv richards was feared

[@thereversescoopUSA]

On point

[@LesChetty-n8y]

Very difficult to compare players from different era.Even Bradman figures are from playing against England.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yes, this was absolutely a tough task, and you're absolutely right about comparing eras. Thanks for watching and being part of our community 😊

[@dwayne7322]

1- George Headley, 2 - IVA Richards, 3- Sir Gary Sobers, 4- Brian Charles Lara, Sir Everton Weekes, Clive Lloyd, Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

What a great top 10. Thanks for watching and participating. Make sure to check out our other rankings on West Indies cricket

[@melchurmoreau5677]

All i can say that's a brilliant video, it never be in everyone's opinion. The best thing is make a top twenty best batsmen,

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you so much! Its fans, such as yourselves that give us motivation to do this for you guys and build a community. Thank you for watching and being part of our community 😊

[@thereversescoopUSA]

We will definitely work on a Top 20 video 😊

[@gabrielmicheal413]

Geogre headley has to be number 1 with respect to the outstanding list given He played only 22 tests in a 20 year career, if it wasnt for the war his figures would have been far greater , not forgetting the poor piches he played on still averaged over 60

[@evertonmyrie9459]

Let me disagree vehemently with you guys. Without a doubt the GREATEST WI batsman of all times is GEORGE HEADLY. In his playing days he totally carried the team on his shoulders.Bring all the statistics you want the overall results will show he was the West Indies period.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback, sir. It's great to have you be part of our community.

[@amossjews1155]

I did not look @ your comments and I have George Headley you're absolutely correct, , if he had continued we would see the black Don Bradman

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Someone mentioned that Donald Bradman was also known as the White Headley 😅 Headley was pure class.

[@abdulshafiek8529]

Is your list in order of greatness or the 10 greatest 10 batter? If your list is in order of greatness then it is inaccurate.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

We looked at the impact of these players on West Indies cricket, and this list is what we arrived at. Whats your top 10?

[@vinworthdayal1283]

Clive Lloyd was one of the greatest fielder in cricket. No mention was made concerning this😳

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yes, the Super Cat, as he was known as. We did bring that up, but that part was edited out. Stay tuned for our ranking on Top 10 West Indies Fielders of All Time

[@Roshand-pl9tn]

😂😂😂 you on something. Lara is no 1. Not only his records. He has the best test century ever. But he had to fight the WICBC, his fellow players, the selectors, the media and the public. Despite this he has had success at home and abroad. I ran into him recently and he predicted an India win at the recently concluded T20 in the WI. weeks before the final. Legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thereversescoopUSA]

The Legacy of Lara is unmatched and will.never will be matched.

[@audleymclean3724]

If it purely batting no one World wide can come before Brian Lara he had everything as a batsman, second to him is Gary Sobers, third Vivian Richards, 4th George Headley 5th Chris Gayle there record speaks for itself.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

That's a great top 5. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@jerome4038]

WW 2 disrupted Test Cricket but at the resumption of the tournaments between the two teams,the Australian captain had the entire l Leg side of the wicket cleared and instructed his bowler to bowl a Full Toss so Headly could hit it for a 4..( now that's what I call respect of a fellow Batter! In fact there was friendly banter going on between both men ,Sir,.Don Bradman of Australia when reffered to as The White Headly he would say that Headly was The Black Bradman. This emphasized the mutual respect between both men . Shalom

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Wow, what a wonderful story, that is. Would love to hear more stories like this. Thank you for participating and watching. Much respect 🙏

[@rickyali1228]

Interested where or rather how you gentlemen would place the next ten: I offer names like Lawrence Rowe, Desmond Haynes, Sarwan, Ritchie Richardson, Kalicharan, Roy Fredricks, Sir Frank Worrell, Sir Clive Walcott.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Some legendary names there. Here is the order we would go with on these players. 1. Kalicharan 2. Rowe 3. Walcott 4. Haynes 5. Fredericks 6. Sarwan 7. Richardson 8. Worrell

[@Jojpjjpkpjpjpjjpjjjlnohiguvu]

Sarwan! Lol.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Out of the option given. 6 is respectable..lol

[@BlairBoyd-fs1xk]

When you looked at the wi all times batting line up, you can really see that the majority of people does not understand. The intricacies about cricket, that is why the wi team kept loosing, because there is nobody making any portion of runs. During there careers, because when you looked at the 3 most decorated batsmen of all times. For the wi team, they are cut above the rest of batsmen them, they are into a different class all by themselves. Lara with 22,260,Chanderpaul, 20,988,chris Gayle 19,538,when you looked at the rest of batsmen them to follow, Haynes 16,135,I,V,A,Richard's, 15,261,Greenidge 12,692,Richardson 12,197,Sarwan 11,944,Hooper 11,523,MnSamuels 11,134,Lloyd 9,492,Sobers 8,032. These are the all times top scorers, so tell me how can you defined a player by his or her performances or. By their names are who you really likes, numbers cannot lies at all. These guys is not looking at the batsmen them numbers, they are just wasting their time. Because they have nothing better to do, so they are looking subscribers. So they are going to say something contrary, to hear people's opinions, ok.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

What an insightful comment. Thank you for sharing all the stats and details.

[@johnkennedy8640]

Yes, the numbers do not lie, they just don't tell the whole story. As such, the amount of runs scored cannot be the only basis for the top batsmen..matter of fact, there are instances when holding the wicket is more important than scoring runs. The skill level of the opposing bowlers needs to be taken into consideration. Remember it's the Australians with Lillee and Jeff Thompson who started intimidating with the cut throat bouncers... Then there was Imran Khan of Pakistan. The West Indians bowlers retaliated, and just took it to another level. Tell me if Lara or Gayle faced those quality bowlers? Lawrence Rowe, Greenidge, Viv Richards did, and still made their centuries. Same thing is true as to bowling. Did Ambrose ever face any of the 3 Chapels? Ian, Trevor and Gregg, Zaheér Abbas, Geoff Boycott, Sunil Gavaskar, Crowe, Miranda, Gooch. Holding,Roberts did. I am not downplaying any cricketer. But the level of competition was higher in the 70-90 than 2000-onwards. Truthfully, it's hard to choose a top ten. Still, I do not agree with your premise that scoring the most runs necessarily means you are the best!

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Couldn't agree more here!

[@ianbynoe6515]

The list is not bad. But whatever list is presented it will always have problems because it is so difficult to find that perfect list. Could you believe that Larance Rowe ,nurse, wallcott and others couldn't make this list.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Lol, yup, this was a tough task, but we tried our best. This was the most well-rounded list we could come up with after considerable discussion, and still we can see ourselves making more changes to it..lol

[@blairboyd5617]

If you people was going by the players them stats,then you wouldn't have any problems at all. Because I would like to know how are you going to compared a player with over 7,000 runs with 42 centuries, with a player with over 2,000 runs and with 7 centuries. Could you tell me how are you going to make a comparison here, do you see the distance between the two players. You guys need to used up your facilities and,stop being an hypocrite also biased against certain players,ok.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

For players who lacked data for international games, we also looked as first class record. For example, George Headley only played 22 Test matches and scored 10 centuries. But if you look at his first class record, he had 33 centuries. Plus, back in those days, a three test tour would last months with first-class games and preparations for the actual tests.

[@AlstonBenjamin]

Number 10 (Shivnarine Chanderpaul) Number 9 (Gordon Greenidge) Number 8 (Conrad Hunte) Number 7 (Rohan Kanhai) Number 6 (Sir Frank Worrell) Number 5 (Sir Everton Weekes) Number 4 (Brian Lara) Number 3 (Sir Vivian Richards) Number 2 (Sir Garfield Sobers) Number 1 (George Headley)

[@thereversescoopUSA]

What a solid top 10

[@K-rodge]

Lara not #1… can’t take this list seriously

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. The top 3 could have landed in any order, really, just a matter of preference. Let us know your thoughts on our other West Indies Rankings.

[@Jojpjjpkpjpjpjjpjjjlnohiguvu]

He’s nowhere near Viv Richards.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Sir Viv, the original "Master Blaster"

[@garywarner9388]

Lara is number 1 like it not Richards not in lara class not even flamboyant as lara the prince of Port of Spain ​@@Jojpjjpkpjpjpjjpjjjlnohiguvu

[@Jojpjjpkpjpjpjjpjjjlnohiguvu]

@@garywarner9388 Thanks for the laugh 😂

[@vijaip]

I wish Charlie Davis got to play more Tests. His average was 54.20 from 15 matches with 4 centuries.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Eternal factors in professional cricket have destroyed so many potentially great cricketers.

[@daggerin4life726]

Great list.. But like seriously a forgetting Man of WI crickets is Alvin's Kallicarran Who was regarded by Greatest Batman of All time Donald's Bradman as most Unique and completely batsman he has ever seen. spin , pace, swing .it dosent matter Alvin made 12 century and was out in 90s 16 time because he was man who play for people's.. Alvin shouldve been in tnat 10..well ahead of Gordon G.. honestly i Rate D.Haynes ahead of G.Greenidge..But yess Alvin .K deserves to be in that 10..

[@thereversescoopUSA]

His decline and form later in his career took a bit of shine off of what was a stellar career.

[@dgg5903]

Lawrence Row top 10

[@thereversescoopUSA]

That's a great suggestion. Who would you replace in our current list of top 10?

[@joshuahenry9135]

Great job guys! The top 3 could go in any order and i'll be good with it. Lara has more highs and lot more video footage. Also, I believe Walcott needs to be in the top 10.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you, Joshua. Yes, we agree. The top 3 could go in any order. Who would you replace out of our current list for Wolcott?

[@dmvbay2535]

@@thereversescoopUSA Drop Greenidge to include Walcott

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@@dmvbay2535 Yes that switch would makes sense. Perhaps we should do a Top 20 so we can all these great names to one list..lol

[@glenarchibald9253]

Brian Lara will always be NO 1....501 not out in county cricket broke the world record twice and the list goes on...plz stop being bias and unfair for SIR BRIAN CHARLES LARA...The Greatest batsman ever...................😮

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Any of the top three guys can land anywhere in the top three, generally speaking. But when we tried to take into account impact, conditions, eras. It was difficult to place him as the top dog, even though he is my personal favorite and my favorite player.

[@vantywilliams4507]

Agree 100%. I would definitely rate him as #1.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@vantywilliams4507 can't go wrong with Lara.

[@willyskee2602]

​@@thereversescoopUSA😊

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@@willyskee2602 🙌

[@vantywilliams4507]

I would go with Lara at #1...Richards #2. I never saw him bat live, but i heard of him, and read about him. Many, many have Lara as #1. In all rounders, i have Sobers at #1, of all times. 1.Lara 2. Richards..... Others have 1. Richards 2.Lara.....Best all rounder of all times, Sobers. #1. is B C Lara.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Those are some top choices and can't go wrong with either one of Lara or Richard's in the top 2 spot. What if you were to think about Gary Sobers only the batter, where would you put him? His batting stats are remarkable.

[@vantywilliams4507]

@@thereversescoopUSA Only as a batter, i would have Sobers at number 3.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Nice, there is a consensus amongst the cricket fraternity that his 365* against Pakistan is one of the best test innings of all time. Unfortunately, it wasn't recorded, so we may never truly know.

[@KenrickNicholas-t4l]

How Richard and sobers could be higher than Lara

[@thereversescoopUSA]

The reason Richard's and Sobers is higher than Lara is because of the era they played in, conditions, players played against impact..etc. We feel Richard's and Sobers had a bigger impact on West Indies cricket than Lara.

[@MH77391]

Good list! Here's my attempt. Main difference is that I never saw Headley, Weekes etc, so have not included them 1 Lara 2 Richards 3 Sobers 4 Greenidge 5 Chanderpaul 6 Kalicharran 7 Kanhai 8 Lloyd 9 Fredericks 10 Richardson

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Your list is solid. Thank you for engaging 😊

[@geralddavid9709]

Brian is the greatest the planet ever see

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Lara was just simply mesmerizing. Love him.

[@hariharansankaran9012]

1. Richards 2. Sobers, 3.Lara 4. Headley 5. Weekes 6. Greenidge 7. Kalicharan (too stylish). 8. Lloyd 9. Chanderpaul 10. Haynes

[@thereversescoopUSA]

This is a such a solid list. Love it.

[@RobinM88]

​@thereversescoopUSA Lara was a gifted genius batsman, I remembered looking at a video with 3 commentators and one was Sunil Gavaskar who said the only batsman he had seen making the cut stroke off the middle stump continously was Lara and the two other commentators confirmed it

[@thereversescoopUSA]

He was a genius, no doubt. My all-time favorite. He was simply mesmerizing to watch.

[@clintonthomas3766]

Lawrance row sobas viv den lara​@@thereversescoopUSA

[@thereversescoopUSA]

That's a wonderful top 4 @RobinM88. I think we should break down the rankings by eras. Thoughts on this?

[@asokedas2977]

I have seen Sobers, Richards and Lara bat live.I can only say in terms of pure batsmanship(i.e without swag, context, fellow members, opposition, ground size, equipment etc counting) I would rate Sobers top of the pile and a bit ahead of the other two. Interestingly Alvin Kalicharan seems a notable exclusion in the list.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your insight, Kalicharan was a tough exclusion. We could only pick 10, and we went with Gayle and Chanderpaul, in the only two spots we thought could he questionable. Maybe we should do a top 20 list.

[@asokedas2977]

@@thereversescoopUSA I would rate Kalicharan a better batter than Gayle and Chanderpaul putting aside stats.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Agreed, but the dip Kalicharan took in his form later in his career took some of the shine off of what was stellar career.

[@asokedas2977]

@@thereversescoopUSA That's so, because I suspect he was bit bothered by fitness issues or may be other factors unknown to me. But myself being Indian he rates very high amongst us as he made tons of very attractive runs against us. He and our own Gundappa Viswanath were both short but how they wielded their bats! How he's doing now?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yup, I think you are correct. Either way, he was one of the unsung heroes of West Indies cricket

[@mrh1096]

Top 10 west indies batsmen: 1. Headley 2. Walcott 3. Weekes 4. Sobers 5. Richards 6. Lara 7. Chanderpaul 8. Kanhai 9. Kallicharan 10. Haynes

[@thereversescoopUSA]

What a great top 10 there. We love it. Thanks for engaging and being part of our community. Stay tuned for other great WI Top 10 Ranking!

[@mrh1096]

Thank you for replying ❤

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Anytime 😊

[@melchurmoreau5677]

Greetings everyone, gentlemen let me ask a question here please. In all west indies batsmen, who scored the most double hundred in test cricket, just a question please.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Brian Lara is the West Indies batsman with the most double hundreds in Test cricket, having scored 9 double centuries during his illustrious career.

[@daggerin4life726]

That was .mainly because he play individua team was second.never the less a great batsman .. FACTS..

[@thereversescoopUSA]

His job was to score runs, ehichhe did heaps off.

[@RickeyFerreira]

​@@daggerin4life726how you could say Lara batted for himself when he or Chanderpaul fail we used to get bowled out cheaply

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Exactly 💯 💯

[@josephmartin4903]

Your first three are right on but the order can easily be changed putting these three batsmen is almost an impossible task putting Brian Lara at 3 inspite of all his great innings and infact in my opinion the greatest test inning that I have ever seen was the 153 against Australia I have seen the three of them in their prime and my order would be Richards Lara sobers

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thanks for your feedback and for watching. We totally agree with you. Let us know your thoughts on our other west indies rankings.

[@mauricewilliams4162]

I say the same e thing too 😊

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@mrh1096]

Subscribed. Just a small correction - Viv Richards' stats are displayed wrongly. Other than that, perfect video ❤❤❤

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for the sub, and thank you for that correction as well. We realized that error after production, so our apologies. Stay tuned for more top 10 greatest rankings in WI cricket. Great to have you be part of our community 😊

[@carlboss8105]

While George Headley was undoubtedly a remarkable batsman, the title of the greatest West Indian batsman of all time belongs to Sir Garfield Sobers. Sobers's unparalleled versatility, leadership, and impact on the game set him apart. Despite Headley's impressive batting, Sobers's multifaceted brilliance makes him the superior choice. Can you argue how Headley's batting alone surpasses Sobers's overall contribution as a batsman to West Indian cricket?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Yes, in our opinion, Sobers was the greatest. Headley only played 22 test matches, so it was hard to judge fully with limited stats.

[@mauricewilliams4162]

Bat's man is different from all arounder. Gary is the best all-rounder of all times but he is not the best batsman viv a d Laura are better batsmen.

[@carlboss8105]

@@mauricewilliams4162 While Viv Richards and Brian Lara were undoubtedly exceptional batsmen in their own right, Sir Garfield Sobers' greatness as a batsman cannot be understated. Sobers' versatility and consistency across all formats of the game set him apart. He possessed a remarkable ability to adapt his batting style to suit the situation, whether it be aggressive stroke play or patient defense. Additionally, Sobers' record-breaking achievements, including being the first batsman to score six sixes in an over in first-class cricket, showcase his extraordinary talent and impact on the game. Moreover, his average of over 57 in Test cricket speaks volumes about his skill and longevity as a batsman. Therefore, while Richards and Lara may have had moments of brilliance, Sobers' overall contribution and impact as a batsman make him stand out as one of the greatest of all time. Now, to pose a challenging question: How would you compare the impact of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar on the evolution and globalization of cricket, taking into account the socio-economic contexts of their respective eras?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

The comparison between Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar transcends mere statistics, delving into the heart of cricket's evolution and its burgeoning influence globally. Bradman, with his almost mythical average of 99.94, was not just a cricketer; he was a beacon of hope during the interwar period, a time rife with economic hardship and societal upheaval. His unparalleled dominance on the field brought immense joy and pride to a struggling Australia and captured the imagination of cricket fans worldwide. Bradman's era was one where radio broadcasts began bringing the game into homes, making his exploits on the field a shared experience that united people across vast distances. Sachin Tendulkar, on the other hand, emerged as cricket's brightest star in an era defined by rapid globalization and technological advancements. His career spanned over two decades during which the world saw the rise of television and the internet, mediums that catapulted cricket to unprecedented levels of global popularity. Tendulkar, with his masterful batting, not only captured the hearts of a billion Indians but also became an icon across the cricketing world. His presence in the game during its commercial boom, with the advent of Twenty20 cricket and lucrative leagues like the IPL, played a significant role in transforming cricket into a global spectacle, attracting diverse audiences and investments. While Bradman's impact was like a towering lighthouse guiding ships through turbulent waters, symbolizing excellence and resilience in tough times, Tendulkar's influence was akin to the sun in the cricketing universe around which the modern game revolved, driving its expansion and making it a truly global sport. Bradman showed the world the heights individual brilliance could reach, becoming a symbol of excellence. Tendulkar, meanwhile, was a bridge between generations and cultures, embodying the spirit of cricket in a rapidly changing world. Both legends, through their extraordinary careers, not only shaped the way cricket was played and perceived but also mirrored the socio-economic transformations of their times. Bradman's era highlighted the role of sports as a unifying force in the face of adversity, while Tendulkar's time underscored cricket's role in a globalized world, showcasing its ability to transcend borders and bring people together. Their legacies, therefore, are not just etched in the runs they scored but in their significant contributions to the narrative of cricket, making it a richer, more global game.

[@ianforde6032]

When I am in a foreign country or if I meet someone from another country I use Brian Lara name to let them know where I am from. Most of the time they don't know where Trinidad and Tobago is. You spent most of the time talking about Brian Lara and then put him at number 3. That should tell you something is wrong with your ranking. Credit to you though, you did say it was your opinion but most will disagree. Brian Lara is the Best Ever!!! At a difficult time in West Indies cricket, he made West Indies cricket competitive. He did not have the personnel the other 'top' two on YOUR list had to support him.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Some great points, and thank you for you4 feedback. Brian Lara is one of the all-time greats and my personal favorite. The top 3 players could have landed anywhere in the top 3 for us. We decided to highlight Sor Gary Sobers for the tremendous Batsman that he was.

[@livij6017]

Hard to compare eras. In some eras the bowling was stronger so batsmen would thrive more.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

The quality of bowling in world cricket has been some what up and down over the years but not by a big margin. I would think the current era has the biggest gap and lacks tear aways fast bowlers like in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and even 2000s. Thoughts?

[@brianforde7967]

5 Sobers 4 Walcott 3 Lara 2 Headley 1 Weekes

[@thereversescoopUSA]

What an amazing top 5.

[@riposter69]

Not a bad list but the difficulty is comparing batsmen with different positions in the batting order. While everybody loves the destructive first drop like viv and lara I love a consistent and tough opener like Greenidge. The west Indies domination in the late 70s, 80s and 90s was due to Greenidge and Lloyd.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yes, I agree. That's what makes ranking the top 10 tough. We had to really see the impact the players had on the game. Greenidge was always underrated, playing with the likes of sir Viv and other greats.

[@richposports7030]

I must say, I did not underestimate Gordon. He was part of arguably the best opening partnerships. Sheer class

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Sure was.

[@riposter69]

As an Australian watching those great Windies sides when Greenidge laid the platform the rest of the side could shine and i knew we were in for a drubbing. Nobody spoke about his style or stroke play but just like a tree trunk how hard he was to remove. Respect.@@richposports7030

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Perfectly said!

[@mengistuchristian5813]

Viv and Garry were better Cricketers than lara but lara was a better batsman. In my opinion. Also i would put viv above Garry as s batsmen, Garry though is the greatest cricketer off all time.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. You're on point.

[@chuckbrooks2271]

Lara, was not a smart captain. But, a good batsman, only if he the brain to gowith the bat.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Great players mostly never were great captains. Sachin Tendulkar is another example.

[@BlairBoyd-fs1xk]

You cannot compares no other wi captains with Clive Lloyd, he is above all of them. I don't really see any competition with Lloyd here. It would be a big waste of time, Lloyd is the one who turns the wi team into a winning machine. He is the one who developed the wi cricket, I know about the entire career of Sobers. When he took over the captaincy from Frank Worrell in 1967/68 and. Lloyd is the one who turned around the wi cricket, so that captains thing young fellows is undebated. Anyway you can go ahead with it, but nobody come close to Lloyd away from Viv Richard's. I have known about 20 captains it could be more, because some was part time. Because the rightful captain was sick and, they took over for a game or two. Lloyd should get a special honor for developed,the wi cricket to be a world beater. When Lloyd left the wi cricket, it started to fall apart, I know you are going hear a lot of trash. I been watching Lloyd on his test debut in 1966 against india, so I know what am saying, ok.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback, sir, and yes, you are correct, Lloyd is the top daug in the list of top 10 WI captains' hands down. However, figuring out the other 9 was a tough task, and we started the list with Lloyd as our #1..lol that was an easy pick. But the other 9 was a big question mark 😅

[@thylacine1004]

Your definatley right about Lloyd......he scouted the west indies and found Joel Garner.....What a sight BIG BIRD was under lights

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@@thylacine1004 Lloyd wad an inspirational and a no nonsense leader.

[@mauricewilliams4162]

I agree with you 100% because after the Australian tour Lloyd Sainte is going to build the west I dies team and he certainly did.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Absolutely 💯 💯

[@sanjaypersaud4725]

Good list but i forget seeing carl hooper one of the best timer of a cricket ball but thats just me

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Carl Hooper was one of my favorite All-rounders and a quality cricketer. But it's tough for him to be in the top 10 with such a great legacy of WI cricket.

[@chuckbrooks2271]

People, would say Everton Weeks, was better that Lara, or Richards, ask the greatest of them all the goat Sobers, on his opinion. 😮

[@thereversescoopUSA]

If Sobers said it, it must have some weight to it.

[@dwayne7322]

George Headley is the number 1 West Indian batsman. I do not know what you gentlemen where thinking

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback and participation. Headley was a superstar. But with just 22 tests, we placed him where we did.

[@livij6017]

Greenidge was my favourite batsman. I wouldn't say he was the best of all time but I got depressed when he got out and didn't feel like listening the remainder of the innings.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

He was a treat to watch and devastating when on song.

[@josephperera3580]

To me the greatest batsman of all would be the guy who managed to perform well on a consistent basis under pressure and on difficult batting pitches which are ideal for bowlers!

[@thereversescoopUSA]

We agree. Who would you go with at #1?

[@michaeldavis5619]

And who's that guy?.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

We are still waiting for a response from Joseph I guess..lol

[@michaelnembhard7698]

Lara when he walk to the wicket with cricket on his mine was the best however he had so much issue to face his focus was derailed at time. With that said i cannot blame you for your picking order and note that Shiv is WI most prolific run getter.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your comment and feedback. Make sure to check out our other ranking videos on West Indies cricket 🏏

[@rickyali1228]

Oh and Basil Butcher, Hunte.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

👍

[@adnanchoudhry233]

Viv and Lara my all time westindies batters

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Mine too, bro 😊. What did you think of our #1 pick?

[@vantywilliams4507]

I agree with you 100%. Lara and Richards. Lara was the most graceful i have seen.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Lara was the best player of spin bowling that came out of West Indies cricket. Agree?

[@vantywilliams4507]

@@thereversescoopUSA Well i can't agree with you more than that. If i were to rank the batters i would have Lara#1 Richards #2.........Some people swap that around and have Richards at #1...Not me. Greatest all rounder SOBERS, no doubt about it.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@vantywilliams4507 I understand, and yes, the top 3 was the most discussed amongst us. Mostly, Lara and Richard's take the cake. But we wanted to highlight Sir Gary Sobers for the tremendous Batter he was.

[@mrh1096]

All time west indies XI: 1. Headley 2. Weekes 3. Kanhai 4. Lara 5. Richards 6. Sobers (c) 7. Dujon (wk) 8. Marshall 9. Roberts 10. Ambrose 11. Lance Gibbs

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Wow, what a great All Time XI! This is one of future videos that we'll be dropping, so stay tuned and thank you for engaging and being part of our community.

[@aphoristaemporium123]

Viv Richards had no weaknesses, whereas Lara was sussed around Leg. Chanderpaul comes in at 10, Greenidge at 5, and Sobers at 2. Otherwise, you're spot on.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Let us know your thoughts on our other West Indies rankings as well.

[@HENRICUS6473]

These guys never heard of Mr. Dependable?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Larry Gomes? He is one of the Unsung Hero of West Indies Cricket along with other names. We will be doing a ranking on those as well. But to be in a list of All Time Top !0 greats is tough, and unfortunately couldn't make the cut in our top 10.

[@RajeshSoni-u2z]

W.indies Top 10 ❤ batsman 🏏 Sir Viv Richards Great Brain lara Sir Garry Sobers hedly Sai hope Everton weeks Ramnaresh Sarwan Crish Gayle Nikolas puran Chandar poll Clive loud Dasmond hense garden greniz Marlon Samuels

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Very interesting list. I love your top 4 in particular. Thank you for watching and being part of our community 😊

[@RobinM88]

Richard's was a mid yoker batsman, the only time he made runs is after Haynes and Greenidge had put up more than 200+ runs. Vivian would then come in and beat up some tired medium pacer bowlers. How did he do against genuine pace attack of Lillee and Thompson in 75/76

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Hmm, interesting insights. Lillee and Thomspson were at their peak, so no batsman in the world at that time found it comfortable.

[@RobinM88]

@@thereversescoopUSA I'm sure Lloyd and Kallicharan were very comfortable against them

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Very comfortable might be overstating it..lol

[@RobinM88]

@@thereversescoopUSA but what I said about Viv still holds

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yea, maybe, but cricket is a team game.

[@JohnHeniHeni]

This List should not be regarded If it is drawn by a West Indian. It can only have credibility if a panel of other recognized batsman and statistician. At present Lara is the most admired by the world over.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. Lara is with out a doubt one of the greatest and he easily could have been number 1 on the list. It's just preference at this point..lol

[@zeptongreaves5738]

I must say your picks are pretty good, But l beg to differ on your positions Lara should be number 2 followed by Vic, and Seymour Nurse must be in the top 10, no room for G Grenidge.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Greenidge was a class opener. But i see your perspective.

[@floidefletcher1081]

This is not about all round cricket talent. It is a batsmanship. Lara is West Indies best batsman that ever played, not putting and ignoring the batsman’s before and after him. He played most of his career with no support. The other players would fail sometimes miserably and he would have to pretty much carry the team on his back. If you were asking about the best all rounder cricketer west Indies had, then that would go to Sir Sobers without any debate.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

While we agree, the top 3 could land in any order in our opinion. It's just a matter of perspective. What does your top 10 look like?

[@RickeyFerreira]

Lara is the greatest west Indies batsmen ever against spin , and sir Viv is to fast bowling

[@thereversescoopUSA]

That's a good way to look at it. Thanks for watching and being part of our community 😊

[@kfmathew]

While the rest of the cricketing world called George Headly the black Bradman, the Jamaicans called Bradman the white George Headly!

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Wow, didnt know that. Lol

[@jerome4038]

It is reported at an early age he used to place marbles on the floor and using a flat Ruler would hit the a marble between( disecting) the gaps. Slalom

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Wow, what a story! Thanks for sharing.

[@rohanchambers8607]

The Top 5 is automatic (I agree with the 1,2,3 sequence) .... the ordering of 6, 7, 8, 9. 10.. could vary.... I would have Greenidge above Gayle (Test cricket)

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. It's not a easy task to rank these greats..lol

[@normanlogan9655]

It’s difficult to have a problem with your list especially covering such a wide span of time. Having said that,how many of these batsmen were better than Alvin Kallicharan and Lawrence Rowe in their prime? For whatever the reason/s ,those two ( who were contemporaries) never seems to get the credit for their mastery of great batting.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Alvin Kallicharan and Lawrence Rowe were geniuses with the bat, enchanting fans with their pure class and elegance. While they might not always headline the debate of the 'greatest', their legacy is passed down in the hearts of cricket lovers, and they inspire us to remember that cricket, at its core, is a symphony they helped compose.

[@partylap]

As with the bowling list, I suspect you guys were drunk when you compiled it. Just two words here....Lara and Chanderpaul. Lara at 3? Chanderpaul at 9? Madness. Richards, Lara, Sobers,Chanderpaul, Headley.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. What does your top 10 look like? Make sure to check out our latest video on top 10 west indies test victories of all time.

[@rickynaicker7313]

You got the averages of Sir Viv Richards wrong. He averaged 50.23 in tests and 47.00 in ODIs.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thanks for that correction and our apologies. We realized this error after production. What did you think of the top 10 list?

[@rickynaicker7313]

The list is great. I agree totally with all top 10.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@@rickynaicker7313 Awesome. thank you for your feedback. Make sure to check out our other ranking videos on West Indies Cricket and stay tuned for more.

[@roberthayseniorcounselcomm6523]

No Clyde Walcott? The only man to score 5 centuries in a test series

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thanks for that great insight. Clyde Walcott was a tough miss in our top 10, with addition to some other prominent names as well. Stay tuned for more content on WI Top 10 Rankings.

[@roberthayseniorcounselcomm6523]

@@thereversescoopUSA he averaged 56

[@thereversescoopUSA]

@roberthayseniorcounselcomm6523 he was classy player, no doubt, but you could only fit 10 players in the list. Maybe we should do a top 20 list..lol

[@celestinlaurent7007]

You got it right till Lara was placed at # 3. Lara is #1 batsman in the world period!

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for that feedback and for watching. Lara's class was unmatched.

[@dorothysmith3205]

Brian Lara. No1West Indies Batsman

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Cant go wrong with Lara at 1 or any of the top 3 for that matter.

[@jerome4038]

Those were the days before The helmet was introduced and the laws had been changed restricting the number of Bouncers could be bowled too.Pacers were allowed to bowl 6bouncers if they chose to. Shalom

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Yup, I absolutely agree, it wasnt easy for batters to score runs as freely in those days.

[@paulgoodman7975]

Lara was the best for sure, then Viv Richards, then Sobers

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Awesome top 4

[@conardphillips2306]

Bradley stand shoulder to shoulder with Bradman

[@Waltznumber2]

who is Bradley ?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

I think he meant Headley or I could be totally wrong, and there is someone name Bradley we are missing? 😅

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Headley?

[@garthlewis]

Lara should be number one

[@thereversescoopUSA]

One of the best!

[@WinstonBlint]

Lawrence Rowe, needs to be there

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Class player, it was tough to get him in the top 10. Who would you replace out of our list for Rowe?

[@murtonmarsh3231]

I agree 100 %

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. Check out our rankings on West Indies cricket 🏏

[@Calypsocalover]

@the reversescoopUSA; The list actually is pretty good. One can argue for a few others such as Walcott etc.. But the one thing that I noticed in the comments is the younger generation not being familiar with the history of West Indies cricket, and the different eras. Actually world cricket in general Sir Garfield Sobers or Sir Viv Richards scoring 100 in their time, no helmets, bigger grounds, better bowlers with few exceptions, was far more challenging and mentally tough than Lara and Gayle etc., scoring 200 or 300 against mediocre bowling attacks on smaller grounds. Don't get me wrong, 300 runs in any match is significant, but one must be objective and look at the class of the opponents. And to those who say Lara is the greatest of all time, remember a man named Sir Donald Bradman.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. Absolutely agree with you. Let us know your thoughts on our other west indies rankings as well. Appreciate you being part of the community :)

[@michaeldavis5619]

Bro your statement seems so biased, you calling Glen McGrath,Shane warne, Wasim Ackram, Murali Mulitteran and i could go on and on, mediocre bowlers, because Gayle and Lara didn't play without helmets didn't mean they couldn't play without it, they just choose to protect themselves and why not so don't use that term to downgraded them at all.

[@Calypsocalover]

Did you notice the phrase with few exceptions? In any event, the era of cricket in the 60s, 70s,80s, and early 90s was far more challenging and robust than the sissy era that followed and up to now. I stand by my comments. Hence the bowlers and batsmen of those times were far more technical and better @@michaeldavis5619 Actually, the same can be said for most sports.. The sissy generation of the 90s and beyond have the bonus of better science, nutrition etc, but there are "soft' in comparison.

[@AlstonBenjamin]

While I don't disagree with your contention about comparison between eras your argument falls flat on the Bradman point. Bradman did not play the range of teams nor in a range of environments that players after him did. He also did not face the greatest bowling attacks of the West Indies, India or South Africa of the teams that he did play nor did he also ever tour those territories. He never played against New Zealand, Pakistan, Zimbabwe or Sri Lanka. In other words he didn't have to face the grind that is modern cricket. In his time a tour took three months with a series of tour matches to acclimatise something that he didn't have to deal with because he only went to England. Today there are few if any tour matches for many series. He is the best but he wasn't tested like any of the other challengers for greatest were. It is also interesting that he averaged 74.50 against the West Indies in his comfort zone, Australia where the pitches and home Umpires favoured him. The bowlers toiled under unfamiliar conditions with Umpires who were unfavourable to them as they had to clearly get batsmen out and many nicks and lbw's were not given against the batsmen. I wonder what would have happened if he toured would his average have stayed at 99.94 or would it have dropped to the 74.50 or even lower? What if he had to travel around the world to play on pitches that varied from bad to horrible? What if....?

[@thereversescoopUSA]

We could imagine now. Some good points there.

[@reynaldleachman9902]

The last 3 ( ie 3- 1( are debatable as to where to place them in my view. Ex. Viv came at a time when he got a lot of support from other good batsmen. For Lara , he was the lone batter for the most part taking the fight to some of the best bowlers ever played cricket, Shane Warne was a handful as spinner , so was Muriliteran. Think Brian should be ahead of Viv. I also think.Lawrence Rowe was better than Kallicharan, notwithstanding Yaga Rowe led a rebel team to South Africa.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Makes alot of sense.

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good afternoon gentlemen. This is a very nice topic but l can't comprehend some of the comments from you the presenter as well as some contributors. The topic is batsmen in this case test batsmen. So logically we should only consider their batting accomplishments. Any real cricket fan would have Lara at number one. Then it is mighty close among Sobers Headley and Richards all things considered. Their career stats will support my opinion.All great average over fifty. Headley at seventy . Lara with 400 and 375. Viv with 829 in a series against England. Do some digging and come again.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback 😊

[@ramboking5452]

I was right with my #6 pick Rohan

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Awesome. Rohan Kanhai was a classy player and one of our easier picks at number 6.

[@georgemulrain51]

You cannot mention top ten and don't call Lawrence Rowe and Roy Fredricks, Carl Hopper, Alvin Kalicharran, Chris Gale is not a batsman he's what we call a vopper.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Haha, thank you for your comment. The player you mentioned will be part of a list of unsung heroes of West Indies cricket.

[@Dr.Krishna_Lingamneni]

You missed out Frank Worrell, and Clyde Wolcott.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback and participation. These were some tough exclusions for us. Who would you replace in our current list?

[@BigAmp]

Difficult selections to make, always is with top class players but for my money you got it 100%. Garry Sobers is just peerless. His statistics are impressive but he was even better than his numbers.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your watching , make sure to check out our other videos on WI rankings

[@PunanyChemist]

To rate the top 10 batsmen of the West Indies is a crazy task. I think you have however to categorize the styles. If I am choosing the best batsmen that played test cricket. There's no way that Gayle or Chanderpaul is making that list before Lawrence Rowe, Desmond Haynes, Seymour Nurse or Clyde Walcott. These guys were class and technically better.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Perhaps we should break down by era's? Thoughts?

[@PunanyChemist]

​@@thereversescoopUSA It's not necessary. Your opinion is your opinion. It's all good.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

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[@georgemulrain51]

Everyone has they opinion but you will have to rate BRIAN LARA as the greatest batsman of all time not only in the west indies but in the world and he didn't play on the great teams we had. Remember he made over 500 runs in an inning

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Absolutely 💯! It's hard to argue with you there. Thank you for your comment. Lara was mesmerizing to watch.

[@elvismurray1505]

Brian Charles Lara is no. 1 for me

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. Let us know your thoughts on our other West Indies rankings, and stay tuned for more.

[@philhogan5623]

Viv didn't confront Wasim Akram because of the bouncers, it was because Wasim gave him a bit of lip after bowling said bouncers.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Lol 😆 Sir Viv, was the one person nobody wanted to sledge..lol I guess the young Wasim Akram didn't get the memo than..lol

[@philhogan5623]

@@thereversescoopUSA Wasim has admitted in interviews that he was young and cocky and decided to give Viv a serve. He also says he wasn't so coçky when Viv was waiting for him outside the dressing room.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Lol 😆 i hear he was scared for his life..lol I love that story whenever Wasim talks about it.

[@RobinM88]

Viv hooligan behavior at its best, I saw the said interview

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Haha 😄 🤣 the best cricketing battles of the golden days.

[@BrianAwar]

Sir Garfield Sorbers

[@leroygill451]

It seems that if you are going to span the years you should do this in terms of decades. Example 1940 - 19 60, 1960 - 1980, 1980 -2000 etc, etc.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

That's a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion

[@TedrisFawn]

Any list if top ten West Indies batsmen that does not include Lawerence Rowe is incomplete. Go back to the drawing board.

[@thereversescoopUSA]

Thank you for your feedback. What does your top 10 look like? We would love to know. Make sure to check out our latest ranking video on the top 10 West Indies test victories.