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Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

Moody, Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways; Lara named head coach

Moody, Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways; Lara named head coach

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The Australian and Sunrisers Hyderabad have parted ways mutually and Brian Lara, who served as the side's strategic advisor and batting coach last season, could be elevated to the top position.

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

West Indies great Brian Lara has been named in a three-person panel to review the Caribbeans' flop at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

I have tested negative for COVID-19, confirms Brian Lara

I have tested negative for COVID-19, confirms Brian Lara

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

West Indies batting greart Brian Lara confirmed that he has tested negative for COVID-19. Lara claimed that there were rumours circulating of him testing positive for the coronavirus, which he said are not true.

Road Safety World Series cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Road Safety World Series cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Road Safety World Series, featuring cricket greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, have been cancelled for the time being in view of the rising coronavirus threat in Maharashtra. A highly-placed source said that the series have been called off for the safety of the players and the public.

Chittagong Kings name Lara as their brand ambassador

Chittagong Kings name Lara as their brand ambassador

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Chittagong Kings has named former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara as its brand ambassador.

Tendulkar among sports greats in Wimblon royal box

Tendulkar among sports greats in Wimblon royal box

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

A self-confessed tennis buff, Sachin Tendulkar was among a host of sports stars, including former West Indian cricket captain Brian Lara, who packed the royal box on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Brian Lara joins Zimbabwe as batting consultant

Brian Lara joins Zimbabwe as batting consultant

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has said that he has been signed by Zimbabwe Cricket to work with their national team as a batting consultant.

Police recover part of Lara's stolen valuables

Police recover part of Lara's stolen valuables

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Some of former West Indies captain Brian Lara's stolen cricketing memorabilia and other valuables worth $1 million have been recovered by the Trinidad police, which has arrested seven men in connection with the theft at his home in Port of Spain.

Martyn, Kasprowicz and Elliott join ICL

Martyn, Kasprowicz and Elliott join ICL

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The rebel Indian Cricket League on Tuesday received a shot in the arm with three former Australian cricketers signing up to play in their Twenty20 venture.

How the record changed hands

How the record changed hands

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Here is how the record of highest run-scorer in Tests has changed hands (from 1000 runs onwards).

Top 10 runmakers in Test cricket

Top 10 runmakers in Test cricket

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Brian Lara scored his 22nd century to become West Indies' all-time leading Test run scorer on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.

Viv Richards picks his favourites for 2019 ICC World Cup

Viv Richards picks his favourites for 2019 ICC World Cup

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

West Indies batting great Viv Richards, on Thursday, rated hosts England, India, Pakistan and Australia as favourites for the 2019 ICC World Cup.

India can walk away with T20 World Cup, says Lara

India can walk away with T20 World Cup, says Lara

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara lifted the ICC World Twenty20 trophy in Trinidad on Sunday and then admitted it was tough to pick a side that might do the same on 21 June at Lord's.

Windies win toss, elect to bat

Windies win toss, elect to bat

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Both the teams have made one change each from the elevens that won their respective semi-finals.

Smarter team will win: Lara

Smarter team will win: Lara

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

Brian Lara has told his team to play "intelligent cricket" in Champions Trophy final against Australia.

WICB to probe Lara's comments

WICB to probe Lara's comments

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Brian Lara faces a probe for criticising selection policies and pitch conditions during the Test series against India

Lara and Jones fined after second Test

Lara and Jones fined after second Test

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

The two players were fined half their match fees for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

India, Windies teams arrive in Vadodara

India, Windies teams arrive in Vadodara

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Members of the India and West Indies teams arrived in Vadodara on Sunday evening amid tight security for the fourth and final ODI match to be played on January 31.

Lara urges respect for PCB decision

Lara urges respect for PCB decision

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

"I just hope that the negativity surrounding this (doping) case does not spiral into anything else," he said.

Windies win toss, elect to bat

Windies win toss, elect to bat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

The West Indies included pacemen Corey Collymore and Fidel Edwards for Ian Bradshaw and Dwayne Smith in the team for the match against England.

Windies won't take England lightly

Windies won't take England lightly

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

West Indies captain Brian Lara said there will be no room for experimenting in Saturday's Champions Trophy match despite his team qualifying for the semi-finals.

Lara will play only if fully fit

Lara will play only if fully fit

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

I have plans for Lara: Harbhajan

I have plans for Lara: Harbhajan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

The ace off-spinner said he is looking forward to bowling to the Caribbean batsmen, particularly Lara, in Thursday's Champions Trophy tie.

Windies elect to bat

Windies elect to bat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Lara hopes to keep the momentum

Lara hopes to keep the momentum

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

West Indies' captain Brian Lara says his team will go all out for victory when they take on Sri Lanka in the final qualifying match of the Champions Trophy.

No experimentations in Champions Trophy: Lara

No experimentations in Champions Trophy: Lara

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

"Experiments are done keeping in view the importance of match and tournament," said the West Indies captain.

Gayle all praise for Tendulkar

Gayle all praise for Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The West Indies batsman is the latest addition to Sachin Tendulkar's fan club.

Lara fit for second one-dayer

Lara fit for second one-dayer

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

The West Indies captain missed the first one-day international after aggravating a finger injury.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Zimbabwe are playing decent cricket: Lara

Zimbabwe are playing decent cricket: Lara

Rediff.com6 May 2006

West Indies captain Brian Lara declined to write off struggling Zimbabwe ahead of the next two one-day internationals in Georgetown this weekend.

Lara dropped over sponsorship row

Lara dropped over sponsorship row

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

West Indies captain Brian Lara is one of seven senior players who will not be selected for the home series because of a sponsorship dispute.

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Seven senior players will not be selected for the home series against South Africa and Pakistan because of a sponsorship dispute.\n

Samuels has support of team: Lara

Samuels has support of team: Lara

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Captain Brian Lara said the entire team is behind Marlon Samuels in this hour of crisis.

Windies win toss and elect to field

Windies win toss and elect to field

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The visitors recalled in-form Shivnarine Chanderpaul to bolster the batting in their bid to square a series they trail 2-1.

Samuels fashions Windies comeback

Samuels fashions Windies comeback

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The West Indies, set 269 for victory, cruised to 270 for seven in 43.4 overs to post their first win in the series.

Windies win toss, opt to field

Windies win toss, opt to field

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

India made five changes to the team that won in Cuttack for the third ODI.

Lara ruled out of second India one-dayer

Lara ruled out of second India one-dayer

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

"Brian has a long-standing chronic problem in his left knee and after the first one-dayer he pulled up a bit sore in that knee," team physiotherapist Stephen Partridge said in a statement on Tuesday.