Description:
(One of the Greatest Batsmen of All Time)
Brian Lara, popularly known as the 'Prince of Trinidad' and 'Prince of Port of Spain', is a legendary cricketer who played for the West Indies. The left-handed batsman gained prominence for playing big knocks and holds many records, including the highest scorer in both an international Test inning (400 not out) and in a first-class inning (501 not out). He is among the seven players who have scored more than 10,000 runs in both Test and One Day Internationals. He was the top scorer in Tests before Sachin Tendulkar overtook him. He has a total of 53 centuries (34 Test and 19 ODI) under his belt. Lara, who also led his team in several matches, held the record for scoring most Test double centuries as a captain (five), before Virat Kohli surpassed him in 2017. Bowling legends like Muttiah Muralitharan and Glenn McGrath considered him the most dangerous batsman to bowl to. He is an honorary member of the Order of Australia.
Birthday
May 2, 1969 (Taurus)
Alternative names
Brian Charles Lara
Height
173 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Leasel Rovedas
Parents
Bunty lara
Pearl Lara
Children
Sydney Lara, Tyla Lara
Relatives
Agnes Cyrus
What is Brian Lara's highest individual score in Test cricket?
Brian Lara scored 400 not out against England in 2004, which was the highest individual score in Test cricket at that time.
How many double centuries did Brian Lara score in Test cricket?
Brian Lara scored 9 double centuries in Test cricket, the most by any West Indian batsman.
In which year did Brian Lara retire from international cricket?
Brian Lara retired from international cricket in 2007.
What is Brian Lara's highest individual score in a One Day International (ODI) match?
Brian Lara scored 169 runs against Sri Lanka in an ODI match in 1995.
How many times did Brian Lara score a century in both innings of a Test match?
Brian Lara achieved the feat of scoring a century in both innings of a Test match 3 times in his career.
