News India Live, Digital Desk: Viv Richards: The world of cricket has not only witnessed the figures and records, but also a witness to many incredible and amazing stories. There are some of these stories that are often difficult to believe by listening. Imagine that a player allegedly takes on the field drunk and then hit a scorching century! Such incidents are not common, but there have been some players in the history of cricket, who are claimed that they played a brilliant century innings even in the state of intoxication. Let’s know about 5 such famous and controversial stories:

1. Viva Richards (Viv Richards): Hurricane of century after the storm
One of the greatest batsmen of cricket, a very interesting and incredible anecdote about West Indies’ Dhurandhar Viv Richards is famous. In a one-day match of 1983 (some reports also mention a 1984 Test match), the match was stopped due to rain. It is said that Viv Richards was sitting in the dressing room, when the match was delayed. As soon as the storm calmed down and announced to start the match, the colleagues felt that now Viv’s wicket is confirmed. But, something else happened! That great batsman, under the alleged influence of alcohol, landed on the field and rained runs in his own style and on seeing it, he scored a bang. This century was probably a daily job for him!

2. Herschelle Gibs: sixes with champagne
South Africa’s Dhakad opener Harshile Gibbs himself has accepted this, which makes him one of the list. During a match during the 1999 World Cup, he held party all night and consumed a large amount of alcohol. He himself wrote in his biography that he did not even remember what happened in the morning. When the match started, despite being in the hangover of Champagne, Gibbs batted in such a great batting that he gave his team a win by scoring a century. Although the incident was controversial, his innings was always remembered by the cricket world.

3. Vinoo Mankad: ‘Uncle”s historical innings
One such surprising story about India’s veteran all -rounder Veenu Mankad is also said. In fact, during a tour, the newspapers of England made fun of him and called him ‘Mankad Uncle’. Mankad was very angry that day and in anger he consumed a large amount of alcohol. But then when they landed on the field, it was as if no one could stop them. He batted brilliantly and played a banged century innings. His innings was not only the victory of cricket, but also the answer to the insult of ‘Uncle’!

4. Vinod Kambli (Vinod Kambli): Impact of Birthday Party
Former Indian team cricketer Vinod Kambli, known for his talent, has also been in a lot of discussion of his career. Vinod Kambli had consumed a lot of alcohol before his birthday party. That night he was to play a big cricket league match. In that match, he landed on the field as a ‘birthday boy’ and played a great century in a wonderful batting. His innings questioned the post -hangover of the party and launched a new story.

5. Merv Hughes: Heavy wine and Test century
Former Australian fast bowler Marav Huz was known for his all-round performance as well as his cool nature. There is also a very strange anecdote about them. It is said that Huz consumed a lot of alcohol in the pavilion during a drink break before batting in a Test match. He then returned to the crease, where no one was expecting a strong innings from him. But, along with his fast bowling, the player, known for his style, surprised that day and scored a brilliant century in that intoxicating state.

These stories may look different from the traditional thinking of cricket, but they reflect the extraordinary talent and passion of these players. However, they are very rare and this is not a healthy trend for any professional player. Nevertheless, these players have never let their batting and their game perform to decrease, even if they were in any situation.

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