Bob Willis: A Cricketer and a Gentleman | Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain and David Lloyd pay tribute

[@cricketexplainedacademy]

‘THE VERDICT’ is incomplete without Bob Willis. His Voice and his presence will be missed..

[@wilkie1011]

Agree. It'll never be the same again.

[@richardoshea2071]

I don’t like it when it is not in the studio, and with Charles Colville as host

[@DaveTomlin11]

quite right. the only reason I watched the verdict was bob. He will be missed.

[@drsmart0078]

Bob had an intoxicating voice that was full of enthusiasm and a bit of dry humour Like Richie Benaud . He was the blend of Richie and a bit of Bill lawry .

[@trainlover2736]

RIP Bob Willis one of the best bowlers that’s ever lived! One of the funniest and kindest people! RIP

[@iaindann3627]

A brilliant piece, will be sorely missed for his straight and honest opinions about players, umpires and the game in general, nobody could hide when Bob Willis was about. RIP Bob you’ve earned it. 🍷

[@bensmiling]

A man truly loved by his friends. That would be legacy enough, but he gave us all much more. Wonderful piece, thanks to all. RIP Bob.

[@silvanski]

Bob Willis never minced his words. Harsh at times, but most often justified.

[@robertmason6366]

Indeed.. absolute clinical

[@ajmalartistryandwriteupsam4878]

90 TESTS &325 SCALPS ....& WHOLE LOT OF ATTITUDE,PASSION&PURE LOVE OF PURE FAST BOWLING &LIFE...WOW..SIR BOB ...U WERE &WILL BE "1 OF A KIND"..."REST IN PEACE" TIMELESS LEGEND

[@azaz2981]

RIP BOB WIllis Great fast bowler beautiful action Respect again from PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 ***

[@jimbobarooney]

Wonderful and sometimes misunderstood player and broadcaster. He told it exactly how it was. Everyone needs that pantomime villain. Playing cricket throughout my life, you play against people who are angry or miserable on the pitch. Most the time they were the best ones to have a drink with after! Brilliant man, amazing personality he is missed and will be missed for years to come. RIP Bob Willis

[@MikeC_1989]

He absolutely buried Swann 😂. RIP Bob, what a great 👍

[@ayushsamaddar4310]

Rip Bob u were a great fun both on and off field a great bowler, an outstanding cricketer, a great character and at last one of the finest gentlemen of the game

[@johnelkin3557]

Paul Allot talking about his pal Bob is really moving.

[@partickdurrant6803]

Just a dam good bloke him and beefy legend

[@skar5541]

David Willis. That suit is absolutely stunning. Your brother is a ledgend. All the best Sir.

[@jamesrichardson3500]

Mate of mine worked with Botham and Willis in the early 2000s and said the same thing, they were so passionate and patriotic about English cricket.

[@vijayshirsat7949]

Well michael holding can talk about any issue or topic with the same grace and knowledge.Absolute respect.

[@robertmason6366]

Apart from the race card my friend

[@alwaysright3757]

Great tribute to a marvellous cricketer and man. I don’t watch the verdict anymore. Can’t wait to read the book

[@andysutton1]

Bob was a brilliant fast bowler. His 8 wicket haul at headingly was one of best bowling spells I've seen

[@gdesilva77]

RIP Legend.. loved his commentary!

[@kudasamunderu6660]

What a man. Dearly missed and cherished by all cricket lovers around the world

[@thomasalderton731]

What an excellent cricketer and person he was. You will be missed

[@GwynGerrig]

Loved that. Great tribute.

[@alviwajahat]

After richie he will be missed. Respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@drsmart0078]

Wajahat Alvi he was an awesome commentator and so were Richie , Tony Cozier and Tony Greig . This life is temporary.

[@robertmason6366]

Thank you. One Love!

[@jacklang5034]

Bob was the skeletor of cricket. RIP.

[@richardcoleman9788]

Nobody loved England cricket more than Bob Willis. One of the legends.

[@Airyed]

Damn I wish I could see that full of clip of him going at Swann! Rip

[@bitoffbalance4021]

Bumbleeee , please keep up the commentary. Bumble is the greatest commentator there is at the moment . Rip Bob 💔

[@mountaingoat3012]

I love people who don’t sit on the fence and Bob definitely slid down one side. Top bloke.

[@ashishjha07Dhoni]

Rip bob loves his voice ❤️❤️

[@liberumoratio1726]

RIP Bob....i for one will miss you greatly

[@honeybeebadger]

Brilliant Bowler thanks for the memories RIP Bob Willis

[@carlstatham594]

Thanks, you are all greats. Bought the book. Wish I wasn't talentless so I could be there with you!

[@hier6238]

RIP bob hope your up there enjoying the sir loved your cricket analysis and your definitely missed by all

[@VikasSingh-wl1te]

RIP Bob missing u in the verdict😭♥️

[@drsmart0078]

Bob will always be missed . Never a commentator has such audacity to say Whatever criticism comes in his mind . Richie Benaud , Bill Lawry and Tony Greig made my childhood days while Bob painted my youth . Vividly and fondly remember those days of watching SKY SPORTS on Sopcast and Tv U player while I was in Beijing as an exchange student . The Verdict was the best cricket program . I would have preferred Sky doing a program in his memory when he was alive . How fitting tribute that would have been . Bob u always will be missed .

[@Writtenmirror]

Bob Willis shot from the hip and you can't do anything but respect it!!!

[@fahadmuhammad9760]

One of my favorite commentators Sir, Bob Willis. I started watching test cuz of Sir, Bob Willis. RIP BOB WILLIS!

[@emekaogbogoh2237]

One of the best bowlers around

[@lifeline9474]

Very nice tribute

[@Jeffcoolio]

I can’t watch the verdict anymore. Bob Willis RIP

[@leecross2804]

Same ere, Bob Willis was England and the verdict

[@ash20500]

Loved him on the verdict. RIP

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

A great man sadly missed, met him in Melbourne as an 11 year old

[@brucekilby9957]

BESB, when you met Bob was that on the 70'71 Tour? Lovely guy. RIP.🏏🇬🇧😊

[@aryanjain5000]

RIP Bob Willis 🙏 the sky studio is empty with him,David Gower and Beefy 🙏

[@nickknight6176]

Losing Gower and Botham for Ebony Rainford- Brent and Isa Guha was a joke.

[@drsmart0078]

Now they have hired all the clowns who just can scream . And mutter all the incredible stats which are already on the screen . No anecdotal perspective, skill description and other aspects . With the present commentary team I can easily fit in having Standard Londoner accent and I can huff and puff too .

[@nickknight6176]

@@drsmart0078 And they have to be seen to be PC, no old white men who were legends of the sport, only young BAME women 🙄🙄

[@NautiusMaximus]

@@nickknight6176 what a downgrade :(

[@02maliks]

RIP BOB WILLIS

[@muhammadsohaib390]

Rip bob. Rest in peace great man with the greater vision.

[@sarojinidevithambapillai9146]

Bob true English gentleman. He always call spade a spade no other name miss you .R I P bob

[@100jeet]

Love and RESPECT to the Legend.. From India🇮🇳

[@mrbeaming3029]

He was so right about the umpires call thing.

[@zingzangspillip1]

If we did get rid of it, it would be time to be rid of onfield umpires.

[@justinchristy9047]

i absolutely loved this 20+mins of chat.

[@robertpamler5372]

RIP Bob Wills! Great bowler and commentator..

[@donaldo85]

Wonderful memories gents.

[@peterrea2793]

What a great legacy!

[@dryedlapalli]

great man and legend

legend

[@oleggorky906]

Good show from Bob Dylan for agreeing to be patron of the prostrate cancer charity set up in Bob Willis's name. Willis (like myself) was a huge Dylan fan. Bob Dylan himself is aware of Willis's career and commented: "Bob Willis was a great sportsman who was taken too soon."

[@NasihAlam87]

What a commentator! What a player! An absolute legend

[@athhar3643]

I don't know where Charles Colvile has gone, but Mark Butcher isn't well-suited for the Debate. It's a hard listen. Bob wouldn't have been afraid to point out what rubbish it is now. EDIT: I didn't mean to sound so negative. This is a wonderful tribute to Bob.

[@wilkie1011]

Perhaps Charles doesn't want to do the Debate anymore without Bob?

[@gavinlang5143]

Most of the pundits are ECB yes men. Bob was one of the few who said it as it was

[@Airyed]

It's the fact that people are so afraid to say anything against the players

[@mark-shane]

Miss Charles and Bob together

[@DaveTomlin11]

that's a good point. where is charles colville ?

[@stepheng8779]

Lovely, very much missed.

[@bflex89]

oh i will miss him

[@RBenjo21]

“Put the cheese in the trap, in walks the mouse, off goes his head.”

[@jsingh265]

Only cricket commentary can give you this 😂

[@petehayden8093]

One of the best lines I've ever heard....r.i.p big bob

[@AshishSharma-vl9rz]

Totally sums up virat's England tour of 2014

[@Ashish-k7s]

RIP Bob Willis

[@cricstar2087]

How can 9 people dislike this

[@FACELOWNER]

Brilliant.

[@markcackett5276]

Yep the Debate just ain't the same without Bob and Charles Colville

[@DaveTomlin11]

quite right. only watched the verdict for bob.

[@lightningleaf23]

Loved Bob can’t stand Coleville Bob being a cricketing legend could afford to be grumpy and give his opinion. Coleville pompous arrogant with next to no ability

[@chrisw5738]

1:48 Rooty hahaha love you

[@ankitkumawat9118]

Legend of the game...

[@johnboucher5285]

Is that pearl jam in the background?..Bob was a star!

[@propjoe1060]

Man of the Hour! Great tune for a great man.

[@sushantpokhrel2364]

Pearl jam which one is it?

[@johnboucher5285]

@@sushantpokhrel2364 man of the hour

[@sushantpokhrel2364]

@@johnboucher5285 thanks

[@ayoungperson3408]

Sky sports should play archive footage of the verdict on this KZbin channel. It would get millions of views.

[@fehsehlshah2055]

Bob Willis. Legend

[@christophersharp4]

Bob Willis was a great bowler and a bit of a character we all miss his comments on cricket rip from Christopher sharp from staplehurst kent

[@bale2595]

Rip bob always rated him for his fairness to overseas teams.

[@12thManCricket]

Please upload" The Cricket Debate show regularly Regards

[@nkahn7865]

Rest in peace bob😭

[@crownhimanshu]

Look's like a good lad even from overseas

[@robertmason6366]

Bobs analysis in the noughties was just friendly, fair but FIRM.

[@Universewilldecide]

Miss him Tony creig , Tony cozier and Richie benaud

[@drsmart0078]

kartik satish Tony Cozier was fascinating too . Such a smooth voice with the dominating Windies was a perfect marriage. Luckily he doesn’t see the present lot .

[@drsmart0078]

That_Singh_Who_Sings luckily he is alive .

[@aman1245singh]

@@drsmart0078 oops right

[@chrisdarcy8998]

Top Man!

[@MrAllwrighty67]

A sad loss, I hope the book sells well, a very worthy cause. - RIP Bob.

[@uberjava]

Lovely bloke to work with. Please text the number if you can and donate, it would really make his day.

[@jas6806]

One of the best. Big heart/Passion.

[@chriswalton9566]

The song playing is Shooting Star by Bob Dylan.

[@anishmehra9012]

Some of the most iconic statements truly made memorable by Bob Willis..still laughing on hookers one

[@KishanPatel-hf6uq]

Rip Bob England’s greatest fast bowler until Anderson But i need a compilation of Willis getting excited when England played well to prove he wasn’t anti England

[@keith79mod11]

It's hard to believe in all the games Bob Willis played for England he never got 10 wickets in the game, especially when he got eight against the Aussies in that famous game at Headingley in 1981 in the second innings and still didn't get 10 in the match. Bob Willis was one of the greatest bowlers in my personal opinion for England and his bounce was always on the mark and if you didn't duck or Hook he would have you.

[@staceygrove5976]

Get a load of that Accrington accent from D Lloyd! His opening portner with Lancs was Barry Wood, wasn't it?

[@benturbervill9043]

Great launch me at 10:21

[@mickeyp1257]

Told it as it was

[@ravindrayoka6022]

RIP

[@hague1cameron]

Sad news R.I.P

[@ActingEngineer]

Which song is this in the background?

[@paulofuller6492]

Great cricketer. What is the song playing in background.

[@SiBanstead89]

what were they saying in unison at the end

[@jamesbashford5358]

Bumble saying if he takes you on a night out then bring a safety net and wardy replies with “the lines he would deliver”🙄😂😂

[@mrhufflepuff6443]

I didn’t know what the cancer stickman meant I do now... (also kudos to bumble for wearing a Black Lives Matter patch every life matters animal and human why can’t we all just get along...) cricket is an amazing game and Bob Willis was one of the finest exponents of our game a hugely funny man a tremendous cricketer just brilliant... The title of his book is absolutely correct RGD Willis is a cricketer and a gentleman rest easy Bob...

[@GetUpFalcon]

325 wickets for England, former captain and people believe that he was against English cricket? World has gone mad.

[@marafideliz5025]

Vamos pensar em Jobs como quem deixou um prosseguir por tudo que ele amou ,vamos que vamos amigos .e tudo vai continuar o mesmo ! Os campos vazios me deixa triste , a luta continua mais vamos vencer este vírus, bom dia mara

[@prathmesh.gaikwad_]

Request to sky sports please stream the live pre, post lunch & tea break shows on KZbin.

[@marcusclark5330]

Completely agréé,He must have squirmed Every time he heard his interview post headingley because He became exactly what he criticised

[@shivvenugopalan6027]

I miss Bob's voice in the comm box!

[@parthmhatre1448]

bumble is so funny

[@fasthracing]

English game is not quite the same without him.

[@dhonisir777]

He was only harsh because he wanted the players to do well