The video below shows a 45-year old Brian Close facing a hostile over of fast bowling from Michael Holding with utmost courage. Close was hit on the chest and his ribs more than once in the over but didn't flinch. As it is seen in the video, he did not even rub the part where he was hit. On other occasions, he was able to sway away from the deliveries targetting his head. At the age of 45 years, in the pre-helmet era, facing Holding at his raging best, you can imagine how good his reflexes used

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After being bowled out for 51 in the First Test v Australia, West Indies went to Sabina Park in 1999 with Brian Lara was on the verge of losing the captaincy. After restricting Australia to 256 in their first innings, West Indies limped to 37 for 4 by the close of the first day. What happened on day 2 will never be forgotten as the Prince of Port of Spain put Australia's all time great attack to the sword to bring up his first crentury for 27 innings and carrying on to his third double. | Windie