NORTH SOUND, Antigua (CMC) -- West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has likened Jermaine Blackwood to "a bit of Collis King", and believes the young Jamaican has the making of a "good batsman in the middle" for the West Indies in the long-term future.
Sir Viv, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, was speaking on the 29th anniversary of his world record 56-ball century against England at the Antigua Recreational Ground.
He was on hand to see Blackwood score his maiden Test match century, an unbeaten 112, on the third day of the opening Test here yesterday.
"He reminds me sort of a guy like Collis King, a kind of batsman with that wonderful natural ability who can play the big, strong shots, but can also bat you out of a difficult situation," Sir Viv said.
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PS I have not read this story but this is essentially the same thing viv said about Dwayne Smith. ..look how he turned out. 
In reply to FuzzyWuzzy
Did they also expect Viv to say any bad thing about any current West Indian batsman who has scored his first ton?
Dem fellas really gullible.
The pressure of expectation....
In reply to FuzzyWuzzy
@FuzzyWuzzy
You are chatting bull crap! Blackwood has been outstanding for the last 3 years in the region. He had few previous opportunities in test and looked good. The things the Viv said about him is exactly what Blackwood did in this test. We all know he is aggressive and we saw him batted very long in this test to score his 1st ton. He is really one for the future. Regardless of how he turned out he has raised his hands 'now' perfectly. That's what we the real fans are looking for. For the young guy to state their claims.
Now I may add that if Bravo fail in the first two test. I would drop him and call up carter for the #3 spot. If we lose the series early with one game to go then I would drop the old Tiger for the last test and play hope, Blackwood and carter. We need to look to the future. Marlon Samules need to watch out as well if we lose the series with a match remaining.
In reply to Stumpoff
Carter ?
7 years 20 sinting Carter ?
Shai Hope and Leon Johnson way ahead of Carter.
