Brian Lara

'They speak hours on call': Abhishek Sharma's father reveals Brian Lara preparing youngster for Test debut

Lara is gradually and subtly preparing Abhishek for his Test debut. Abhishek, who has already played 30 games for his team and is scheduled to make his first World Cup appearance in two months.

Byju’s founder hails cricket legend Brian Lara with emotional Teachers’ Day tribute

For a brief period in 2003, Matthew Hayden's 380 runs against Zimbabwe set the world record for the greatest individual score in Test cricket. It was broken by Brian Lara.

'I look at guys like Virat Kohli...': Brian Lara says he 'had enough shots to survive' in Tests

Brian Lara holds the record for hitting the highest number of runs in a Test inning.

West Indies invite Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Brian Lara for help after hitting new low

Australia won the inconsequential third Test by 176 runs, riding on Mitchell Starc's sensational 6/9 and Scott Boland's hat-trick to dismiss the West Indies for 27 -- the second-lowest total ever in Test cricket.

‘He is not going to get that opportunity again’: Ben Stokes on Wiaan Mulder deciding not to chase Brian Lara's record

Wiaan Mulder scored 367 runs, including four sixes and 49 fours. His 334-ball stint at the crease gave him the second-fastest triple century.

Wiaan Mulder 'panicked and blundered' notes Chris Gayle on letting go of Brian Lara's world record

Wiaan Mulder became the fifth-highest scorer in a Test innings and surpassed Hashim Amla's 311* to record the best score by a South African batsman.

SA's Wiaan Mulder on 367 chooses team over personal glory, passes up chance to surpass Brian Lara’s 400

Wiaan Mulder's commanding knock not only showcased remarkable form but also secured him a place among the top five highest individual scores in Test cricket history.

India vs West Indies, IML 2025 Final live streaming: When and where to watch Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara

India vs West Indies, IML 2025 Final live streaming: The IML final between India Masters and West Indies Masters on Sunday promises to be a thrilling culmination of what has been a splendid tournament.

Lara's faith, Yuvraj mentor, Dravid's lessons: How ‘learner’ Abhishek Sharma continues to evolve with advice

A quick learner, Abhishek Sharma has evolved significantly as a cricketer, with Rahul Dravid, Yuvraj Singh, and Brian Lara playing instrumental roles in his transformation.

Yashasvi Jaiswal can play in any conditions, needs mental adjustment for Australia tour: Brian Lara

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is equipped to "play in any conditions" but will need to make some mental adjustments for the upcoming tour of Australia, the legendary Brian Lara said.

Brain Lara's Prediction On Afghanistan's T20 WC Semifinal Spot Comes True

Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara accurately predicted Afghanistan's entry into the T20 World Cup semi-finals well over a month ago. In addition to predicting West Indies, Lara also correctly anticipated India and England reaching the semi-finals.

Virat Kohli’s true legacy impresses me the most, says Brian Lara

At the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata, West Indies legend Lara named his top five Indian players and how their brilliance aligned with the team's glories.

Angelo Mathews timed out and 10 other unusual World Cup dismissals

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer to be given timed out in the 146-year history of international cricket. However, his was far from being the first unusual dismissal in cricket World Cup history.

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: 5 highest run-getters in WC history

Ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup, here's a look at the 5 highest run-getters in the tournament's history from outside of India.

Twenty20 boom no threat to tests, says Lara

The growing popularity of Twenty20 internationals will not harm test cricket because the two formats of the game can thrive together, former West Indies captain Brian Lara said on Thursday.

Statbox: Leading runscorers in test cricket

A list of the leading runscorers in test match cricket after Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene became the ninth batsman to reach 10,000 runs on the first day of the second test against South Africa on Monday:

Of all the batsmen I've seen, Sachin is greatest: Richards

Batting legend Viv Richards has not seen Sir Donald Bradman but of all those he has seen, including compatriot Brian Lara, none has been better than iconic Indian Sachin Tendulkar.