Lara: Runs and Records
Lara is congratulated by the old-time rival Shane Warne.
The Australians applauded his genius generously and Border was one of the first to pass his best wishes to the West Indies left-hander.
"I played against Brian when he made his century in Sydney in the season of 1992-93 and I would rank him as one of the best three batsmen in the world."
Border said he had watched most of Lara's innings on television from his Brisbane home but missed the moment he broke the record because he was watching his son playing a junior match.
"I have had the pleasure of seeing him [Lara] play a lot of cricket and there is no doubt he is a genuine genius," he said.
"I am sure I am not the only Australian who is pleased to see him hold this record."
