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Brian Lara. 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 ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Brian Lara, in Warwickshire kit, poses in front of a scoreboard showing his record Test score of 375 in the museum at Lord’s. Photograph: Patrick Eagar/Popperfoto/Getty Images.
Brian Lara (born May 2, 1969, Cantaro, Trinidad) West Indian cricketer, one of the sport’s most renowned contemporary players. The compact left-handed batsman is the record holder for most runs scored in an innings in both Test (international) and first-class cricket. One of a family of 11, a natural athlete, and a member of the national ...
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Learn about Brian Lara, the former West Indies captain and batsman who scored the highest Test and first-class scores in cricket history. Find his career stats, records, videos, news and more on ESPNcricinfo.
- Male
- June 2, 1969
- West Indies
Brian Lara is one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era, with a Test career average of 52.89 and a record 400 not out. He also played for West Indies, Mumbai Champs, Sachin Blasters and other teams, and scored centuries against every Test nation.
Jun 6, 1994 · How did Lara, who was a relative unknown at the time, become the first West Indian batsman to score the highest score ever made in first-class cricket for Warwickshire? Read the story of his record-breaking innings at Edgbaston in 1994, when he batted for five days and 19 hours to beat the world Test record of 365 by Sobers.
Apr 19, 2020 · The West Indian legend revisits the stories behind his historic Test centuries, from his debut at 14 to his 501* at Warwickshire. He shares his memories of Sir Garfield Sobers, Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar and more.