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Lillee, Thommo vs WI 1975
In reply to Curtis
After Kalli et al had put bat on thommo and Lillie in the ‘75 world cup; we were all excited to continue the success in the Fall; but other than the second test when Freddo fired, those Aussies murdered us. Not only Thommo and Lillie, but Gilmore
In reply to Curtis… do not like horror films.
is what year we start giving it back to the Aussies?
Ok, WI start fight back, standing up
Real Deal!
In reply to db
even tho it was 5-1...we were not murdered...we were merely outplayed.
In reply to db
We were earning our stripes and soaking it in. Building character.
West Indies in Australia 1975-76 - Test Averages
15x50s and 6x100 s were scored by WI batsmen
73 out a max of 120 wickets were taken by WI bowlers
West Indies in Australia 1975-76 - Tour Summary
They claimed 76 of the 110 West Indian wickets that fell,
and subjected the batsmen to the constant threat of physical in-
jury which was never far from their minds. Almost all the major
West Indian batsmen were hit about the face and body at one time
or another, Kallicharan had his nose broken by Lillee at Perth,
Julien's thumb was cracked when he was used as an opener, and
Lloyd and Holding were forced to retire hurt at Sydney, as was
Ali at Brisbane.
bowling, but the result was that 14 wickets were lost to the hook
shot, while numerous others went to catches behind the wicket and
in the slips area. Marsh claiming a record-equalling 26 catches
as wicketkeeper.
opening pair. Greenidge completely lost form and confidence, and
Fredericks found himself carrying Julien, Kallicharan, and final-
ly, Vivian Richards to the middle as partners.
In reply to Narper
I seem to recall a number of our batsmen sustaining broken bones
In reply to Curtis
Bob visited the boys dressing room to motivate.
In reply to db
I seem to recall a number of our batsmen sustaining broken bones
Yep...the days of no helmets or body armour...they took the blows like men
But they never lie down and die...they fought and lost
Kallicharan returned to bat after his nose was broken by Lilee
Bernard Julien opened the batting...got his finger broken
Cppo Lloyd battled for 2 tons
Keeper Deryck Murray battled for 4x50s
Towards the end of the series..Viv Richards sparked and played some brilliant innings...taking on the OZ fast bowlers
In reply to Narper
Looking at those averages, you are correct. Our batting was productive, even better than I thought it would be.
In reply to DirtyDan
your best bat was Keith Boyce
Ok fellas...help me. Were this duo, Lillee & Thomo, better than WI 4 prong, same level of dominant bowling, just a notch below or above?
In reply to BeatDball
not better. The difference was thomson
In reply to Bigzinc Hmmm, ok.
In reply to BeatDball
They were at different stages of development
This series changed cricket forever. If you watch Cricket in the 70s on youtube, viv said this series was the main reason he felt comfortable batting with only a cap
In reply to Jumpstart
When you look back, that was a dangerous time for cricketers facing 100 mph deliveries aimed at the body, without adequate protection
They accepted the risk as part of the job - at least the ones that persisted
Is that risk removed in today's cricket with all the protection?
How has that changed the caliber of batsmen, if at all?
In reply to tc1
Keith Boyce was one of my favorite cricketers
Could bowl a quicker one and bat better than adequate
No slouch as a fielder either
In reply to DirtyDan
to me, Boyce is a true rep of WI cricket, in all dimensions
So, how should have a WI player handled a Lillee or Thompson?
Look no further how a great WI player did it. Link Text
In reply to Narper
was that a no ball Andy Roberts bowled in the nets? 
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