News for 'Brian Lara'

Lara disappointed by WI batting

Lara disappointed by WI batting

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

"We shouldn't be in this position, it's a perfect batting track," said the left-hander.\n

Gayle sees Lara's shadow in Darren Bravo

Gayle sees Lara's shadow in Darren Bravo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

West Indies captain Chris Gayle found Brian Lara's shadow in rookie Darren Bravo and felt the youngster did a good job in his debut match against India.

Lara guides Windies to victory

Lara guides Windies to victory

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

The West Indies to a laboured five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first ODI.

Lara's injury not serious: ICC

Lara's injury not serious: ICC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

An ICC statement said Lara will remain under observation but is expected to lead West Indies against hosts England in the final at the Oval on Saturday.

Lara completes another 100

Lara completes another 100

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

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 century lifts Windies

Lara century lifts Windies

Rediff.com5 Jun 2005

Brian Lara scored his 30th test hundred as West Indies reached 275 for four in their first innings reply against Pakistan.

Lara, Waugh escape censure

Lara, Waugh escape censure

Rediff.com11 May 2003

The two captains were involved in a war of words on the second day of the fourth Test.\n\n

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 celebrates return with century

Lara celebrates return with century

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

The left-hander scored an unbeaten 159 as West Indies reached 281 for six on the first day of the second Test against South Africa.\n

Lara, Sarwan rally Windies

Lara, Sarwan rally Windies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

The duo put on a 172-run run stand in a score of 184 for 2 at close on day 2 of the second Test against England.

Lara, Bolt groove to the 'Champion' as they celebrate Windies' WT20 win

Lara, Bolt groove to the 'Champion' as they celebrate Windies' WT20 win

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

And while the miraculous turn-of-events was taking place at a packed EdenGardens in Kolkata, one cricketing legend was over the moon at a television studio in neighbouring Pakistan.

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 likely to make comeback with Surrey stint

Lara likely to make comeback with Surrey stint

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

West Indies batting legend, Brain Lara is reportedly in talks with English county side Surrey as he mulls coming out of retirement to play in this season's new county Twenty20 competition.

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.

Lara better than Tendulkar? Do you agree with Ponting?

Lara better than Tendulkar? Do you agree with Ponting?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

In the backdrop of Ricky Ponting's comments, Rajneesh Gupta throws up with interesting statistical insights on Tendulkar and Lara's showing against Australia when Ponting was the captain.

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 reaffirms commitment to ICL

Lara reaffirms commitment to ICL

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Ending much speculation, Brian Lara finally touched down in India as the most high-profile recruit of the Indian Cricket League.

Lara re-appointed as captain

Lara re-appointed as captain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

He will lead West Indies in their seven-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting on Saturday.

Lara, Sarwan frustrate Australia

Lara, Sarwan frustrate Australia

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Lara's ton holds up SA

Lara's ton holds up SA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

The West Indian captain's 115 helped his side reach 427 in reply to South Africa's 532, a deficit of 105.

Tendulkar breaks Lara's world record

Tendulkar breaks Lara's world record

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

India batsman Sachin Tendulkar became the highest Test-run scorer in Mohali on Friday when he passed his target of 15 runs in the first innings of his side's second Test match against Australia. Tendulkar scored three runs after tea to move on to 16, giving him a career record of 11,955 runs to surpass the previous mark of former West Indies captain Brian Lara.

Lara gains respect for Bichel

Lara gains respect for Bichel

Rediff.com30 May 2003

Bichel is a top class performer in a top class team, the Windies captain said.

Lara wants captaincy till retirement

Lara wants captaincy till retirement

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

The recalled West Indies cricket captain says he has no regrets about giving up the role in 2000, but felt he could not turn it down again.

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.

Waugh, Lara face contrasting futures

Waugh, Lara face contrasting futures

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Lara's position as captain now appears much more secure than Waugh's

'Sehwag knock better than Lara's'

'Sehwag knock better than Lara's'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Former England batsman Graham Thorpe believes Virender Sehwag's innings of 319 was more destructive than the two record-breaking knocks by Brian Lara.

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.

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.

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

Windies are sleeping giants: Lara

Windies are sleeping giants: Lara

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

West Indies captain Brian Lara says his team can outplay anyone on its day.

No more experiments, says Lara

No more experiments, says Lara

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Lara said he would pack the top order with experienced batsmen in the tri-series final against Australia.

Lara to lead Windies squad

Lara to lead Windies squad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

The left-hander will head a 14-man squad for a triangular ODI tournament against hosts Australia and Pakistan starting next month.

Lara sweeps Windies cricket awards

Lara sweeps Windies cricket awards

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The West Indies captain won three awards, included the coveted Cricketer of the Year.

India is confused, claims Lara

India is confused, claims Lara

Rediff.com24 May 2006

The West Indies skipper said that losing the third ODI has 'confused' India about their strategies for future matches

Trinidad honours Lara

Trinidad honours Lara

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

The West Indies captain was named his country's Cricketer of the Year.

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.

Lara leads Windies fightback

Lara leads Windies fightback

Rediff.com11 Apr 2004

Tendulkar is Bradman of today: Lara

Tendulkar is Bradman of today: Lara

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Saluting the longevity of Sachin Tendulkar, West Indies great Brian Lara has described the Indian batting legend as the 'Don Bradman' of modern era but refused to the compare the icons of different eras.