Brian Lara – profile, career and stats

Brian Lara was a West Indian player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batters to ever grace the game.

Lara holds the record of the highest individual score in first-class cricket with a 501* while representing Warwickshire against Durham in 1994 at Edgbaston.

Brian Lara also holds the record of the highest individual score in Test cricket with a 400* against England in 2004 at Antigua.

Lara, as captain, took the West Indian team to the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy glory, the country had last won an ICC Trophy in 1979 when they won the Cricket World Cup.

As of now, Lara also holds the record of most Test double hundreds (2).

Lara is also the fastest to 10,000 Test runs, he achieved the milestone in 195 Test innings. He was also the third batter to hold this record.

What is the full name of Brian Lara?

Brian Charles Lara.

What is the nickname of Brian Lara?

The Prince and The Prince of Port of Spain.

When and where was Brian Lara born?

May 02, 1969, Cantaro, Santa Cruz, Trinidad.

Who is the wife of Brian Lara? 

Leasel Rovedas is the wife of Brian Lara.

Where did Brian Lara go to school?

Fatima College, Trinidad.

When did Brian Lara play his first international match?

Brian Lara played his first ODI and Test against Pakistan in 1990.

When did Brian Lara play his last international match?

Brian Lara played his last Test in 2006 against Pakistan and his last ODI against England in 2007.

How many runs did Lara score in Test cricket?

In 131 Tests, Brian Lara scored 11,953 runs at an average of 52.88 with 34 centuries and 48 fifties and the highest score of 400*.

How many ODI runs did Brian Lara score?

In 299 ODIs, Brian Lara scored 10,405 runs at an average of 40.48 with 19 centuries and 63 fifties and the highest score of 169.

Who are the all-time favourite batters of Brian Lara?

Sir Viv Richards, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara and Carl Hooper are the favourite batters of Brian Lara.

Who are some favourite pacers of Brian Lara?

Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath, Courtney Walsh. Malcolm Marshall,  James Anderson and Curtly Ambrose.

Who are the best spinners Brian Lara has ever faced?

Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh and Saqlain Mushtaq are the best spinners Brian Lara has ever faced.