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King Richards turns 50

When Richards was on song there was little the bowlers could do but shake their head in disbelief and amazement at the power and placement of the strokes.

This is what the leading bowlers of the time had to say about 'Viv':

"The best way to get Richards out was by boring him" - Imran Khan.

"When I am old I will boast that I played with Viv... quite simply, he is the greatest" - Ian Botham.

Richards' confidence made him a difficult man to bowl to but at times it also brought about his downfall.

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