4. Sir Viv Richards, West Indies
Tests: 121, average 50.23.
ODIs: 187, average 47.00.
The great batsman played in true West Indian style – laid back and as if nothing in the world mattered as Richards chewed gum whilst batting.
Yet his play was another matter as powerful and aggressive shots sent most of the world’s bowlers shuddering to the shadows.
3. Brian Lara, West Indies
Tests: 131, average 52.88.
ODIs: 299, 40.48.
The third West Indian on the list and an exciting and free-flowing batsman that scored quickly and sent the ball continuously flying to the boundary.
Lara is also the only Test player to ever score and astonishing 400 runs in a single innings and the player’s retirement coincided with the West Indies’ fall from grace.
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