Sir Vivian Richards on destroying bowlers, fearless batting and being the coolest cricketer ever

On this episode of Lessons Learnt with the Greats, I have the absolute honour to interview my favourite cricketer of all time, the one and only Master Blaster, Sir Vivian Richards. Sir Viv was a true pioneer on so many levels and was one of the main pillars in the West Indian team through the 1970's and 1980's that goes down as one of the greatest cricket teams of all time. His achievements are staggering with one of them being playing integral roles in the West Indian team winning Two World Cups in 1975 and 1979.

This episode is a must for any cricket lover. Sir Viv has lived an extraordinary life and his insights into his cricket life and other aspects of his life are absolutely phenomenal.

Episode rundown

04:20 - After reading his epic stats I go through my favourite innings of Viv's career

10:07 - Viv talks about his batting approach

16:30 - Viv was one of the great fielders and here he talks about what made him so good

23:25 - Viv on fitness which started with Kerry Packer and World Series Cricket

28:58 - Where Viv's mental toughness came from

41:00 - Viv on captaincy lessons and dealing with scrutiny

52:05 - Viv's financial lessons he learnt

60:00 - The people that have inspired Viv

The YouTube links to the incredible and inspiring innings that are mentioned in this episode are below.

Fastest 100 in Test Cricket

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CWOzoqxTC0

Highest One-day score - 189 vs England

https://youtu.be/6ZOenyArzrU

146 vs Australia at the WACA, Perth

https://youtu.be/sjsoRQnSb-E

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