7 trivia facts you should know
Which West Indian left hander holds the record for the highest individual score in Test history with 400 not out?
Brian Lara was the most naturally talented left handed batsman of all time producing innings of breathtaking beauty whenever the mood took him.
Which West Indian captain declared and gave Australia a target of 369 only for them to successfully chase it in 2003?
Brian Lara gambled with an aggressive declaration but Australia ruthlessly punished the generosity chasing down the total with ease.
Which West Indian legend is the only player to ever score a quadruple century reaching 400 not out in 2004?
Brian Lara reclaimed his world record by batting for nearly 13 hours to compile the highest individual score in the history of international cricket.
Which West Indian legend scored a 45 ball century against England in 1999?
Brian Lara dismantled the English bowling attack in Bangladesh displaying his unparalleled genius and aggressive stroke play.
Which West Indian batsman holds the record for the highest individual score in Test history with 400 not out?
Brian Lara was a genius with the bat producing innings of breathtaking beauty and reclaiming his world record from Matthew Hayden in masterful fashion.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a Test innings with 400 not out?
Lara reclaimed his world record from Matthew Hayden in 2004.
Which West Indian legend scored an unbeaten 153 to beat Australia by 1 wicket in Bridgetown in 1999?
Lara farmed the strike beautifully with Courtney Walsh to win the match.
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