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Those magnificent men swept everything before them. At the heart of their conquests was pride.
Fearless stroke makers demolished attacks with skill and power. And the marauding fast bowlers left lineups with broken limbs and bruised egos.
The West Indian team from the mid70s to the 80s under dive Lloyd was a ruthless demolition force. Yet it dished out a brand of cricket that left behind a legion of admirers.
The Caribbean cricketers then were winners and entertainers, playing with flair and freedom, cutting across barriers, feared by opponents and loved by fans.
Demoralising effect
The swagger and the nonchalance of Vivian Richards as he dismissed attacks much like swatting a fly, Gordon Greenidge's brutal offside play, the left handed Alvin Kallicharran's delightful footwork and the sheer presence of Lloyd left the bowlers demoralised.
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