Friday, April 3, 2009

The Brain of Cricket

Brian Charles Lara was born on May 2, 1969, in Cantaro, Santa Cruz in Trinidad. He was also known as "The Prince of Port-of-Spain" or simply "The Prince". He is acknowledged as one of the world's greatest batsmen. Lara captained the West Indies from 1997 to 1999.

He is also the father of an eight-year-old daughter called Sydney whom he had with Trinidadian model Leasel Rovedas. Lara loves carnivals, Chinese & Italian food, and is known to be a practical joker.

Batting Style: Left-hand bat
Bowling Style: Leg-break googly

Test Debut

Brain Lara made his test debut in Dec. 6-11, 1990 against Pakistan at Lahore.

ODI Debut

Brain Lara made his ODI debut against Pakistan at Karachi on Nov. 9, 1990.

Turning Point

• In 2004, he has made a historic record of 400 runs in the final Test against England in Antigua. Achievements and World Records

• In 1994, he was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality Award.

• Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1995.

• In 2001 tour of Sri Lanka he scored a century and a double century in the third Test.

• In 1994 he became the first man to score seven centuries in eight first-class innings, the first being the historic record 375 against England. • He reclaimed the record of scoring 400 not out in 2004.

• He was the fastest batsmen to 9000, 10000 and 11000 Test runs, in terms of number of innings.

• Lara holds the world record of scoring most runs (28) in a single over in Test cricket.

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