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Brian Charles Lara, TC, OCC (born 2 May 1969) is a Trinidadian former international cricketer, [1] [2] widely acknowledged as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. [3] [4] [5] He holds several cricketing records, including the record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket, with 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham at ...
A hero, a magician, an entertainer, a match-winner, a saviour, a leader, a tragic romantic, Brian Charles Lara, like a masterful actor, slipped in and out of several roles with effortless ease.
Nov 9, 1990 · Born in Cantaro, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Brian Lara remains an iconic figure in world cricket. Considered one of the all-time greats, he still holds the record of highest individual score in an innings in Tests – 400 not out against England in Antigua in 2004.
Apr 11, 2023 · Brian Lara: The Prince of Trinidad who etched history On this day, the West Indian great became the first and only batsman to score a 400 in Test cricket Just six months after Matthew Hayden snatched his record, Brian Lara took back what was his at the same venue he initially set the record.
Apr 15, 1995 · Brian Lara. The unparalleled glut of batting records that fell to Brian Lara between April and June 1994 amazed the cricket world and gained global attention beyond the game's narrow...
Apr 12, 2024 · Brian Lara: The Prince of Trinidad who etched history with his 400* On this day, the West Indian great became the first and only batter to score a 400 in Test cricket Just six months after Matthew Hayden snatched his record, Brian Lara took back what was his at the same venue he initially set the record.
May 2, 2020 · To celebrate, join in a bracket challenge and vote 🗳️ for Brian Lara's top Test innings 🤩. Stay tuned 🎉 pic.twitter.com/RsdV3SsRQd. — ICC (@ICC) May 2, 2020. 153* v Australia, Bridgetown, 1999: This fourth-innings effort marked one of the greatest fightbacks in the sport.
Jan 7, 2023 · Brian Lara broke the Test world record score twice – and holds the all-time first-class record to boot.
Apr 17, 2014 · Twenty years ago this week, one of cricket's most famous landmarks was broken in Antigua when Brian Lara pulled Chris Lewis for four and in so doing passed Garry Sobers' record of 365 for the...
Jun 5, 2019 · Before Brian Lara rewrote the record books, he scratched around and enjoyed several strokes of good fortune. The West Indian pace bowler Anderson Cummins had bowled enough overs at Lara in domestic cricket to believe he had spotted a weakness.
