News for 'Brian Lara'

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is the 15th player to go past the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket.

Lara is a genuine genius: Border

Lara is a genuine genius: Border

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Allan Border congratulated Brian Lara after the West Indian broke his world record for Test runs.

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.

Sachin, Lara tee off on the golf course

Sachin, Lara tee off on the golf course

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

It was Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara against each other once again as the two cricketing greats squared up on the golf course this time around.

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Pain, Punt and Pant: Keeper of India's fortune fights back with broken foot

IML: Vintage Sachin, Rayudu power India to title win

IML: Vintage Sachin, Rayudu power India to title win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Ambati Rayudu starred in a dominant performance by India Masters, securing a six-wicket victory over West Indies Masters in the inaugural International Masters League.

'He is a super star in the making'

'He is a super star in the making'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Shamar's heroics and the Windies win saw congratulations pouring in from every quarter. And it also left Windies legends Brian Lara and Carl Hooper, both who are now broadcasters, in tears as videos circulated on X.

Lara reclaims top Test batsman spot

Lara reclaims top Test batsman spot

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

The West Indies skipper dislodged Australia's opening batsman Matthew Hayden.

Lara to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Lara to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

West Indies prolific batsman Brian Lara will join the 66 male members of the Hall of Fame while England's Enid Bakewell becomes the third women to be inducted.

Delhi boy and girl claim Lara's wicket

Delhi boy and girl claim Lara's wicket

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Sahim Salim meets Nitin Yadav Sanjana Bharadwaj, who claimed the legendary Brian Lara's wicket at a cricket clinic for budding Delhi players at the Ferozshah Kotla.

Can Jaiswal conquer Australia's tough pitches?

Can Jaiswal conquer Australia's tough pitches?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Jaiswal has established himself as a vital cog in the Test side with 929 runs in only eight matches this year at 66.35, his two centuries and six fifties putting him as the leading run-scorer for India in 2024.

There are shades of Sehwag in Shaw's batting: Lara

There are shades of Sehwag in Shaw's batting: Lara

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Prithvi Shaw's phenomenal talent has been much talked-about and the latest to join the bandwagon is none other than Brian Lara.

I will get another chance to surpass Lara's 400: Warner

I will get another chance to surpass Lara's 400: Warner

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Warner was left stranded at 335 not out when Australia skipper Tim Paine declared the innings on Saturday.

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Why cricket legend Lara started playing golf

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Brian Lara said he took to golf to release from the pressures of playing a team sport (cricket).

Kohli, Pant Practice Hard In Perth

Kohli, Pant Practice Hard In Perth

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Indian cricket team began practice in right earnest on Wednesday, ahead of their five-match Test series starting in Perth on November 22.

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Suryakumar Yadav has to bat at No 3 in the T20 World Cup, said the legendary Brian Lara as he rooted for an India vs West Indies final.

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.

Lara visits Tendulkar's residence

Lara visits Tendulkar's residence

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Sachin Tendulkar was in for a pleasant surprise as West Indies legend Brian Lara visited him in Mumbai, in what seemed to be an impromptu meeting between two.

Why SRH coach Lara is 'impressed' with Natarajan

Why SRH coach Lara is 'impressed' with Natarajan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Brian Lara was "very impressed" by injury-prone pacer Thangarasu Natarajan, whose performance was one of the few positives to have come out of the heavy loss against Rajasthan Royals.

How Gill stayed focused despite big match pressure

How Gill stayed focused despite big match pressure

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Shubman Gill was awarded the 'Player of the Match' for his match-winning knock of 85 runs.

PIX: Yuvraj dances the night away with Lara, Akram

PIX: Yuvraj dances the night away with Lara, Akram

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Yuvraj, who retired from international cricket last month, will captain Toronto Nationals in Season 2 of Global T20 Canada, which begins on Thursday.

SEE: Tendulkar marks retirement day with special reveal

SEE: Tendulkar marks retirement day with special reveal

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

His retirement came after his 200th Test match against the West Indies at his home ground in Mumbai.

Injured Lara to miss ICL meet

Injured Lara to miss ICL meet

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

West Indian great Brian Lara will miss out on the Edelweiss 20s Challenge of the Indian Cricket League because of an injury in his left forearm. Former Kiwi opener Nathan Astle will replace Lara as the captain of the Mumbai Champs team.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

South Africa collapse as West Indies seal T20I series

South Africa collapse as West Indies seal T20I series

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

West Indies won the second T20I by 30 runs on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

'Lara a ticking bomb'

'Lara a ticking bomb'

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Large photographs of West Indies captain Brian Lara arguing with his Australian counterpart Steve Waugh featured in Australia's newspapers.

Lara praises Harbhajan

Lara praises Harbhajan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The West Indies skipper said it was the off-spinner's hunger for wickets that did them in.

Lara congratulated by Hayden

Lara congratulated by Hayden

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott lambasted the pitch that was used for their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Trinidad.

Dravid praises Lara's knock

Dravid praises Lara's knock

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The Indian captain said it is difficult to match somebody of Brian Lara's quality.

Lara superior than Tendulkar, Ponting: Chappell

Lara superior than Tendulkar, Ponting: Chappell

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

West Indian batting legend Brian Lara's knowledge of how to amass big scores at rapid rate without putting his wicket at risk makes him a "superior" batsman of his era than Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, writes former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

Lara the greatest, says Woolmer

Lara the greatest, says Woolmer

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Padikkal has few things to iron out: Lara

Padikkal has few things to iron out: Lara

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The 20-year-old Padikkal was one of the finds of the last IPL, scoring 474 runs with five half-centuries and contributing handsomely to RCB's campaign.

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

With T20 franchises potentially becoming players' primary employers, and most boards finding Test cricket financially not viable, the format's future remains a concern for the purists.

Raina Catches Up With Dhonis For Dinner

Raina Catches Up With Dhonis For Dinner

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Suresh Raina, who led Urbanrisers Hyderabad to victory against the Southern Super Stars in the Legends League T20 tournament in Ranchi, visited the Dhoni home for dinner after the game.

Lara tops ICC rankings

Lara tops ICC rankings

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

India's vice-captain Rahul Dravid dropped to number three

Defiant Lara hits ton

Defiant Lara hits ton

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The hosts slumped to 12 for three before Lara helped the home side reach 292 for seven at the close of play on day 1 of the third Test.

Lara gets another record

Lara gets another record

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

Lara apologises to WICB

Lara apologises to WICB

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Brian Lara apologised to the West Indies Cricket Board for his public outburst after the Test series loss to India.

We are embarrassed: Lara

We are embarrassed: Lara

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004