Hail the Calypso kings
Updated On: 04 February, 2022 08:57 AM IST | Rahul Mahesh
With the West Indies tour of India set to begin, here are a few cool sources to check out the legacy of cricket in the Caribbean
The West Indies tour of India is going to kick off this weekend
Summer of fire
Fire in Babylon is an exceptional documentary about the West Indian team that dominated the 1970s and ’80s. Directed by Stevan Riley, it’s one of the best documentaries on cricket history. The social, cultural and historical significance of this team plays a role in how they plundered powerhouses like England on their own turf, thanks to their menacing lineup that included Gordon Greenidge, Michael Holding and Vivian Richards.
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Cricket on the Caribbean
Caribbean Cricket Podcast is the one-stop spot for cricket in the Caribbean. Hosted by Machel St Patrick Hewitt and Santokie Nagulendran, the podcast takes on the nitty-gritty of Windies cricket. Its range covers topics from upcoming talent like Shai Hope to the selection process in the West Indian team.
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Sir Vivian Richards
Windies all the way
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If there’s ever a spot to discuss any topic with no holds barred, it is Reddit. The subreddit r/cricket is the place to see what people think of the matches and the players on any given match day. The West Indies tour of India is the highlight right now, and it is the best place to tune in for news, banter and serious conversations about the game. The subreddit also hosts polls, trivia and quizzes for the passionate cricket fan.
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Bosses of fast bowling
The stalwarts of the famed West Indian bowling attack, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Ian Bishop, talk to Nasser Hussain on Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They share stories of the historical games the Windies played during the time of their dominance. The conversations float into injuries that were a mainstay in their respective careers and Bishop’s unfortunate back injuries that cut down his time in cricket.
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Salute, Sir Viv
The first “master blaster” in cricket, Sir Vivian Richards captained the West Indian teams in the ’80s and ’90s. This documentary deep-dives into the life of this great batsmen, from his early days to his playing days at Somerset and etching his name among the greats. His signature swagger, powerful drives and what motivated him to stay at the top make for an
interesting watch.
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