Controversies in 1979

3 incidents documented

Richards 138* and Collis King 86 — 1979 World Cup Final

West Indies vs England

23 June 1979

Vivian Richards' 138 not out off 157 balls and Collis King's 86 from 66 balls in a 139-run fifth-wicket partnership took West Indies to 286/9 in the 1979 Prudential World Cup final at Lord's. England, in reply, were dismissed for 194 — the chase undone by the slow-batting opening pair of Geoffrey Boycott (57 from 105 balls) and Mike Brearley (64 from 130). West Indies retained the World Cup with a 92-run victory.

#Vivian Richards#Collis King#1979 World Cup

🥊Moderate

Dennis Lillee's Aluminium Bat Controversy

Australia vs England

15 December 1979

Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat that damaged the ball. England captain Mike Brearley complained, leading to a 10-minute standoff as Lillee refused to change bats.

#lillee#aluminium bat#brearley

😂Mild

Dennis Lillee's Aluminium Bat Standoff

Australia vs England

1979-12-15

Dennis Lillee walked out to bat with an aluminium 'Combat' bat, sparking a 10-minute standoff when England captain Mike Brearley complained it was damaging the ball.

#dennis-lillee#aluminium-bat#perth