Many a great batter has emerged in the years since West Indies legend Viv Richards ended his ... rates over 100 were rare, Richards finished unbeaten on 189 off 170 balls, the highest score ...

1 Viv Richards 189* West Indies v England, Old Trafford, 1984 257.59 Only one of the top eight in an imposing West Indian batting order reached double figures in this 55-over match at Old Trafford.

His offering reminded me of the unbeaten 189 Vivian Richards made against England at Old Trafford in 1984, albeit in a one-day match. I played in the game and West Indies were 102 for seven when ...