Viv Richards - Through his eyes (documentary)

A homage to the career of the `Master Blaster' Vivian Richards.

[@RodinThink28]

He was more than a batsman, he was an entertainer, a cult-figure, an icon

[@AlisonBurgers40]

Agreed 💯 Sir Viv👑👍💪♥️❤️🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@3kneeboi]

Viv Richards was our hero in the caribbean. Whenever the announcer said next up to bat...Viv Richards.....the crowd would stand to their feet. My mom was a huge cricket fan and she would get excited when Richards walked out to bat. He cast a huge shadow on West Indies cricket.

[@paulhealey7499]

The only batsman I have seen who was genuinely fearless.

[@lukehammett9381]

Zak Crawley

[@simonmallett9310]

Viv Richards is the greatest batsman ever. Fearless, competitive, ruthless, he was a great captain as well. There will NEVER be another Viv Richards

[@starwood213]

Sir Donald Bradman?

[@simonmallett9310]

@@starwood213 In a different era

[@alinaqvi9455]

There is no one like Viv Richards. What an incredible talent. To me, he is the undisputed King of modern cricket. Love and respect from Pakistan.

[@juanestadian8471]

Two eras in cricket: BV(Before Viv) and AV(After Viv). There wouldn’t be a Lara, Tendulkar, Virat Kohl’s or Ab de Villears if it wasn’t for a batsman like Viv. That demoralizing domination of bowlers didn’t really exist before he came along.

[@SKyswinger-cs6wd]

V true

[@johnarmstrong3140]

I’m totally straight and white but I remember as a boy watching Sir Vivian walk on tv and thinking it was amazing. I’ve always known there some things are impossible for me - but I rejoice there are men like Sir Vivian Richards.

[@prakashvaishnav5293]

He's still the undisputed king of cricket ❤ The original master blaster.

[@bigmoose143]

He was the “Muhammad Ali” for the entire colonial world. He brought dignity,respect and pride to people of color all over the world. Any kid who saw him knew when Viv steps in,the game had changed

[@kennethhandley3315]

Never saw Bradman but I don't feel cheated,I saw Richards.

[@khurmiful]

He was twenty years ahead of his time. To this day I haven’t seen a better batsmen.

[@foddyfoddy]

Absolutely marvelous! No one has ever had the same swagger. You can see it even he walked into the restaurant in the video. One of the very best of all time.

[@fw0756]

Fortunate to see him play at his peak ,no one better much respect of what he accomplished,thanking you Sir Vivian .

[@anandhbalakrishnan3190]

If he had played T20Is, I wonder what sort of hitting he would have made his own!

[@naaveenmahadeshwar7889]

My all time favourite cricketing hero forever❤️my favourite all time batsman always! Sir Viv Love,,,,,from India,🙏,,❤️ Many Great's have come and gone since he retired! But pls dont ever forget that even legends are role models for legends! Sachins idol too ! all hail king viv,❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@johnmac333]

Viv is the man , from his perfect stance to every shot being the most aesthetic of all , cutting , hooking , driving - never saw the ball reach the boundary so quickly . Forget averages , he was the best !

[@whoami155]

What a great player and more importantly what a great human being. Lots of love and respect for Sir Viv

[@shujahmohammed9173]

The greatest cricketer ever. You are right. He is a great human. People were in awe of him .

[@bhairav1312]

My idol. I met him in 1983 at wankhede stadium when the team was doing their workouts. Late Umpire Mamsa my guru for cricket umpiring took us to meet him.

[@dilbahadur5482]

Cricket will always proud of you.

[@mewanranganahewage5216]

Viv is my favarist batsman the original master blaster of cricket

[@jamalrobinson2159]

No batsman on earth...pass or present...can come close ..the G.O.A.T

[@deepakavinash8037]

He is still so fit. I had the privilege of watching him bat vs south India in 1983 at LB Stadium, Hyderabad.

[@Regional123]

The swag and his intimidating looks sets the scene

[@Regional123]

Every one should see the fastest hundred in a test match against England. He could have chosen any cricket ground in the world for the historic hundred but he chooses his hometown and was very emotional

[@kirkwilliams5740]

One Love, Legend, Sir Vivian Alexander Richards, Great Man.

[@angiehanley1131]

Just loved to watch him play . Actually all the cricketers from the leeward islandswho played test cricket i still watch any video i get of them.

[@derek5168]

I've witnessed him making centuries a half a dozen times at least in test and one day games and it's burnt into my memory no wonder Stevie dedicated the song master blaster to Viv Richards

[@incognitobrown7782]

Sir Viv Richards was not only the BEST batsman but he was different. Great batsman like Gavaskar, Miandad, Chappel, Gooch and even new generation Tendulkar and Lara all go out to fight and accumulate runs. Viv went in to dismiss bowlers from his presence! 😮

[@sumodrathore844]

No one can ever compete Sir Richards

[@amitganguly6279]

All time Iconic Legendary Cricketer Sir I.V.Richards, simply Superb 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@vishwanathk9265]

He is a legend you can't comparison this cricket to any other cricket he is a master class cricket long live sir vivian Richards

[@aidatamang6750]

Just imagine Sir Viv is playing with today's modern cricket bat.... Holy Cow

[@juanestadian8471]

Against today’s bowlers…….would be a massacre.

[@waseemchaudhry2933]

Another Brilliant Upload Keep It Up

[@Regional123]

Amazing talent. I thank god for giving me the opportunity to see this great West Indian. No helmet, protective gear, only his maroon cap. Truly King.

[@muhammedriaz4478]

The best ever…I am not for stats, VIV is warrior like no other …and tremendous courage ….my favourite player of all,time very lucky to have seen him play….I o loved the fact that he used politics to motivate his performance. I loved that. Wish Pakistan had players like him. We had Imran and he is in jail,for for fighting against US. Riaz Pakistan supporter.

[@sudeeshkumar4936]

Millions of thanks

[@stephenlewis1974]

Viv after 186 is aropper

[@stephenlewis1974]

Master blaster respect ater 186 lilly and thomo viv ripper

[@kelsonalleyne]

Salute excellence thanks for the memories legend respect the sacrifice

[@billybank2012]

37:38 ... that shows you just how good these 2 are as friends..... wow....that hit me when he said that .... hope they remain the best of friends....an example for everybody...

[@gbthrylos]

My respect for Botham is through the roof . Integrity that is very rare

[@simonmallett9310]

The Masterblaster!!!.

[@hepburndavis]

Vic’s swagger is the result of his man training. The world needs more man training. Thanks Vic, there can be only one best and you are it.

[@seshadrianantharaman7676]

the fact that we beat a team with this man at his peak with a rag tag team in '83 is proof of the existence of the divine

[@vinpatrel7517]

Exactly. That is what we call luck

[@SKyswinger-cs6wd]

Real legend ❤no batter born yet like Viv Richard 🎉

[@lukepownall7292]

No cricketer before or since has had the swagger, style and substance of Viv Richards.. He was not only great but he looked great being great

[@mikefullwood356]

The Greatest batsman ever, end of...

[@davidrust9930]

The GOAT of all Batsman,SIR IVANHOE VIVIAN RICHARDS,..NUFF SAID.

[@gravy2973]

An Icon for People of Colour. The greatest cricketer in my eyes

[@shobhanapillai1786]

Viv the batter, greatest.

[@ifthikarsheriff9580]

Great documentary and interesting to listen to Ian Botham and Mark Butcher interview the legendary Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards - Mr Dynamite.

[@DA-dw5zn]

The first test series I saw on tv was the West Indies in 76. There's only one answer I give for the best batsman & there's no pause before I say Viv Richards. The rest wore helmets.

[@simeracerhead3670]

What a legend the Master Blaster is.

[@pkoppart]

Excellent documentary

[@lewistonsmith6179]

A truly great man!

[@arunnair6187]

Greatest ever 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@muhammedriaz4478]

Respect to this unique warrior …..used sport to fight against colonialism and racism….to show case his talent and impose his authority ….my favourite action was when he walked and tapped idle,of the pitch after having destroyed disdainfully a bouncer with utter contempt…. I must admit I copied this in club cricket I used SS jumbo to destroy bowlers…..oh ViV I miss your batting. Supporter from Pakistan

[@nzameni2772]

Viv we love you

[@simplifiedwithsaurabh]

A Straight X Ray from the Heart ,loved the Real Viv

[@himanshusachdev9750]

My inspiration in cricket.

[@maheshvk4763]

My favourite batsman - Sir Viv Richards

[@susithlakmal3797]

Viv Richards is the Greats batsman in the word ever he is my favorite one, He is my hero.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@muhammedriaz4478]

Incredibly fit ..still!

[@shujahmohammed9173]

Obviously man they are sportsmen .

[@shakilansar9790]

He is still all time no 1 ODI batter. No match. He played Thomson & Lilly like our players played medium pacers.

[@mohammadjaveed7404]

Between few and far.world has produced crickters like Viv Richards.

[@PavanKumar-le2rp]

A salute for Sir viv Richard's ❤Wat a legend namaste 🙏 👏 🙌 ❤️

[@subbu8652]

Awe inspiring personality❤

[@khaleefax9553]

*In the era of paper-thin bats, long boundaries, no bouncer restriction rules, no free hit BS rule, and having to face the likes of Lilly, Thomspon, Headly, Imram and Botham on uncured pitches ..... HE WAS THE KING OF KINGS !!!*

[@pastordccm]

My two favorite all time.. Viv and Andy

[@absoluteb22]

Sadly his WSC time doesn't count towards his official stats!

[@rahulbose4323]

Thank you

[@swanman1984.]

I had the pleasure of seeing this man bat several times, I watched one of the greatest west Indian sides. Sadly I don't think they will ever be that strong again!

[@juanestadian8471]

That was a nice tribute to Brian Close.

[@ajwilsonny]

Nice touch to have Viv’s brother so involved in the interview. Different to the usual hero worship stuff he (deservedly) gets in these biographies.

[@GerardHammond]

what a gentleman

[@kneeshiddho]

He is Aura personified...

[@Arif_ca]

World did not see any batter like King VIV. I think no bowler would take his wicket even to beat him was a challenge.

[@himanshusachdev9750]

Goat.

[@mrajaram7676]

Vivan Richards was a hard rock

[@morrellellis812]

Simple the Master

[@andrewharris1837]

Don't think this can be called the 'modern era' Mr Butcher.I saw Viv with Botham at Somerset in 1970's as a schoolboy and that 50yrs ago😅

[@rameshbabumandali9136]

My favourite cricketor💐

[@dwanyecodrington2699]

NO BOWLER DOMINATES VIV ONCE SAID HE REPRESENTEVERY BLACK PERSON WHEN HE SWAGGERS 2 THE WICKET I AWESOME GUY

[@hepburndavis]

That Antiguan accent is the closest thing to Jamaican I’ve ever heard. Uncanny.

[@auntiecarol]

The original Universe Boss.

[@riturajkalita4828]

The original master blaster who instilled fear in the opposition's mind once he entered the ground...

[@flch95]

Good production. Was a quick 1:19.

[@raajac2720]

Many are better averages,but not having a fearless attitude like viv. I don't think any will be like viv.

[@PabloveMuzik]

I hope you all see SIR VIV hav RED GOLD AND GREEN wrist band JAHLOVE ITINUALLY IRIE

[@amossjews1155]

The only thing iam sorry about is that he should have had at least 75 test 100s along with the next Master blaster Brian Lara who I think should stopped at 40 test 100s Lara piled on the 100s later in his career, if Viv n Lara was Care about test hundreds, they would passed Tendulkar with ease , Viv never give any bowler a chance to shine , he just have to let u know that iam here , that was Viv , , same with Lara , the bad man of cricket, Viv , he never allowed these European chance to shine , my little island is the David, n u r the Goliath 1 Samuel , 17 that cricket lovely cricket, we missed u Viv n Lara , and all the rest of, may be ,50 other players, or more ,we love u all, u put us on the map of the world ,thank u, and God bless u,, we could not sleep at night, when u were in New Zealand Australia, England, Pakistan n India, now we're sleeping, these new guys send us to bed early ,some times we don't even remember that Cricket is playing, , come on new cricketers we want to set up at night again,just waiting for u to entice us to ,by your performance , just to show u how they treated Viv n his friends ,at summer set , they did everything to stopped wi cricket going forward , using the 90 overs per day, plus one bouncers per over rules, to ware down our bowlers , n we, in the Caribbean sat on our laurels and allowed our cricket to go to The dust, at the joy of England, especially 😊

[@prathameshshiraskar2437]

Mate pls send the links

[@prathameshshiraskar2437]

Thanks mate

[@sumodrathore844]

Viv has no equal on the planet Earth 🌎🌎

[@ytadltspv]

the bits abt Brian Close were the most tellingly soft!! imagine what viv was thinking when that pitch was helping Holding's over against Close practically give him hell - all those grunts for inquiries of well being!!! and he was the man that abused viv when he dropped 'that' catch in a county match

[@hensonorr4319]

Australia. England. India. Keep. It. Up. You Will. Be. The. Only. Countries. Playing. Test. Cricket. Just. Now. Your. Greed. Will. Kill. Test. Cricket

[@rayhoward9644]

Read the greatest joke the other day: some guy called Tendulkar the 'master blaster'.😂

[@Bkamron]

When his dad caught him playing cricket when he shouldn't he'd better bat his ass off for as long as possible because he didnt want to leave the crease to go home because he knew his ass was gonna get beat if he went home.

[@Channakeshava-vh5fd]

Issac vovoan rechards

[@anoopkhandekar799]

What a sportsman tremendous persona and swag lub sir viv Enjoyed his batting and captaincy

[@suryasivanandam8517]

His wife in india s unlucky

[@mikerussell2296]

Never seen balance like viv richards minimum movement minimum effort. Only one who came close to hitting the ball so late was lara.. Forget everyone else.. just watch him. Like watching federer play tennis or o sullivan play snooker.. Different from anyone else