News for 'Brian Lara'

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.

Rain ruins Lara's swansong in Australia

Rain ruins Lara's swansong in Australia

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The Prime Minister's XI won the match on the Duckworth Lewis system by six runs.

Brilliant Lara on verge of record

Brilliant Lara on verge of record

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

The left-hander is just 11 runs behind Allan Border's record of 11,174 after blasting an unbeaten double-century on the opening day of the third Test against Australia.

India enter Masters League semis with win over Windies

India enter Masters League semis with win over Windies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India Masters set the tone with a commanding batting display, spearheaded by blistering half-centuries from Ambati Rayudu (63) and Saurabh Tiwary (60), before stand-in skipper Yuvraj Singh's late-order fireworks propelled them to an imposing 253 for 3 after winning the toss

SEE: Lara on why Pollard is right choice as WI captain

SEE: Lara on why Pollard is right choice as WI captain

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Brian Lara on the challenges that lie ahead for new West Indies Captain Kieron Pollard.

Spotted: Lara at the carnival

Spotted: Lara at the carnival

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Reader Leslie Cornelius sent us this picture from Tobago.

Windies on verge of something fantastic: Lara

Windies on verge of something fantastic: Lara

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The Windies skipper dodged questions about his health, praised his team and predicted a brave new world for West Indies cricket.

Lara loses winning touch in Tests

Lara loses winning touch in Tests

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Brian Lara has earned the distinction of being on the losing side for the most number of times in Tests

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

How 'silly little golf balls' helped Lara's batting

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Brian Lara said while Kapil Dev and Jacques Kallis' love for the sport is well known, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is among the best.

Never sledge Lara: Hussain

Never sledge Lara: Hussain

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

"You don't sledge Lara because you don't want to wake him up," said the former England captain.

Warne says Thank You to Tendulkar, Lara

Warne says Thank You to Tendulkar, Lara

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The ace leg spinner said he had been flooded with messages from all quarters and expressed gratitude to all.

England have to be aggressive: Lara

England have to be aggressive: Lara

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Lara rested for ODIs against Pak

Lara rested for ODIs against Pak

Rediff.com17 May 2005

The West Indies selectors kept Brian Lara out of the ODI squad to preserve him for Tests against Pakistan

Kallis replaces Lara at the top

Kallis replaces Lara at the top

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Glenn McGrath continued to lead the bowlers' list in the ICC Test rankings

Tendulkar's technique is the best in the world: Lara

Tendulkar's technique is the best in the world: Lara

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Terming Sachin Tendulkar's batting technique as the best in the world, legendary West Indian cricketer Brian Lara said if he had a son he would have asked him to learn from the videos of the Indian great to excel in the sport.

Lara hopes to return for second ODI

Lara hopes to return for second ODI

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Lara's ton steers WI to victory

Lara's ton steers WI to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

West Indies captain Brian Lara stroked an unbeaten 116 to lead his side to a four-wicket win over Australia A.

'Cricket is a dying sport,' says Lara

'Cricket is a dying sport,' says Lara

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara feels cricket is a "dying sport", which has got a fresh lease of life in Twenty20 -- a format that has revived the spectators' interest in the game.

Mumbai ICL team begin practice, sans Lara

Mumbai ICL team begin practice, sans Lara

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The organisers said they were expecting Brian Lara, captain of Mumbai Champions, later this week.

Lara fastest to 9,000 Test runs

Lara fastest to 9,000 Test runs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Lara is just the fifth batsman to score 9,000 runs in Tests.

Hayden breaks Lara's record

Hayden breaks Lara's record

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The Aussie registered the highest score in Test history posting 380 runs against Zimbabwe.

Lara to lead Windies in England

Lara to lead Windies in England

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

The ace batsman will lead a 16-man squad for the four-Test series in starting at Lord's on July 22.\n\n

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 puts Windies in control

Lara century puts Windies in control

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

Lara and Sarwan put on 179 as the West Indies closed the day on 294 for three in reply to the visitors' 284.

Lara eyes Hayden's world record 380

Lara eyes Hayden's world record 380

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

2,916 Runs For Root To Break Sachin's Record

2,916 Runs For Root To Break Sachin's Record

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Among the active batters, Joe Root, 34, looks the only one who could go past Sachin Tendulkar's Test record tally of 15921 runs.

Lara, Tillakratne get ready for face-off

Lara, Tillakratne get ready for face-off

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

In the last Test series the Windies skipper stroked 688 runs at an average of 114.67, while the Lankan skipper accumulated 403 runs, being dismissed only once.

Lara misses double ton

Lara misses double ton

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

South Africa, replying to West Indies' total of 347, were 182 for 3 on the second day of the second Test.

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Brian Lara's countless fans heaved a huge sigh of relief after he declared on Tuesday evening "I am fine and will be back in my hotel room tomorrow" following hospitalisation in Mumbai due to chest pain.

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rollicking Gill Joins League of Legends

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

After a brilliant 269 in 387 balls in the first innings, Gill was dismissed for an entertaining 161 off 162 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 99.38.

Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The West Indies batting legend will lead one of the newly-former league's teams.

Lara hits 191 as Zimbabwe battle

Lara hits 191 as Zimbabwe battle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Lara became the West Indies' all-time leading Test run scorer on Thursday in the second Test against Zimbabwe. \n\n

Lara may quit captaincy

Lara may quit captaincy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Hinds, Lara boost West Indies reply

Hinds, Lara boost West Indies reply

Rediff.com22 Jun 2003

Sri Lanka who resumed day two on 250 for four, were bowled out for 354.

Tendulkar, Lara the best I've faced: Flintoff

Tendulkar, Lara the best I've faced: Flintoff

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

The Indian all-rounder though says the Indian ace holds an edge over the West Indies genius.

Lara set for Windies recall

Lara set for Windies recall

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Dwayne Bravo and Fidel Edwards are also eligible for selection for the second Test against South Africa.

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.