Bob Willis: dies aged 70

[putrevus]

RIP, one of the best in commentary box.He will be missed.

[SK_IH]

Oh man I feel sad,RIP 

[The Realist]

RIP.

 

A straight talker as an analyst who gave an honest opinion with no hint of fake accents or sycophantic behaviour. 

[Vilander]

1 hour ago, Gollum said:

Very unbiased and used to actually analyze the game instead of spouting BS which has become so common in these kind of shows.

he was a very very good bowler( i never cared to know that) but i think he was a better commentator. He wanted analysis to be the basis of commentary always.

[Gollum]

To those who watched him live how did he compare with the greats of that era? I rate him above Botham as bowler, kinda like the Gillespie of that era and what Ishant should have developed into. 

Edited December 4, 2019 by Gollum

[Gollum]

What a character LOL

 

[Gollum]

 

[Ranvir]

RIP

I loved his grumpy old man style.

[YCCC]

England Test defeats will never be the same again 

[beetle]

RIP.

 

[Suhaan]

Complete opposite to our own manju and harshu,a man who talked cricket no nonsense

RIP legend

[nevada]

Back in the day Gavaskar used to do a TV show on classic cricket matches. The famous Headingley Ashes test was featured in one of the episodes. Botham got the accolades which he deserved but what I remember most from that episode is Bob Willis charging in to destroy the Aussie batting line up in the 4th innings. He bowled his heart out and then some. You could see that burning desire to succeed in his eyes. One of the all time great performances on the cricket field. Rest In Peace Bob Willis, you legend!

[Ankit_sharma03]

3 hours ago, Suhaan said:

Complete opposite to our own manju and harshu,a man who talked cricket no nonsense

RIP legend

and had a dry sense of humour as well  

[Khota]

His bowling action was clean and his hairstyle was impressive. His height was his best asset. Best that England had to offer. RIP.

[MechEng]

23 hours ago, Gollum said:

To those who watched him live how did he compare with the greats of that era? I rate him above Botham as bowler, kinda like the Gillespie of that era and what Ishant should have developed into. 

He had a pacy run up. Gavaskar found him quick.

[kirkutfan]

On 12/4/2019 at 8:31 AM, Ankit_sharma03 said:

RIP

I use to love his commentary 

 

 

 

 

Shastri was happy with that comment.

[Real McCoy]

R.I.P Bob Willis. A straight shooter in the commbox though a bit boring. Grumpy old man thing he pulls off or is can be entertaining at times