News for 'Brian Lara'

Lara eyes big first innings lead

Lara eyes big first innings lead

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

West Indies captain Brian Lara says batting last on a difficult track at the Antigua Recreation Ground will not be easy.

No whitewash, forecasts Lara

No whitewash, forecasts Lara

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The West Indies suffered the first whitewash in their history when they were beaten 5-0 in South Africa in 1998.

Lara's double century leaves Pak facing defeat

Lara's double century leaves Pak facing defeat

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Pakistan were 21 without loss at lunch, with their team still requiring 213 runs to avoid an innings defeat.

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 has special motivation for Trinidad matches

Lara has special motivation for Trinidad matches

Rediff.com25 May 2006

"I hope I'm not speaking out of turn, but I do feel it's my last two one-day internationals in Trinidad," Lara told reporters.

Lara wants Windies to finish in style

Lara wants Windies to finish in style

Rediff.com12 May 2006

"I don't think we need to take a step backwards now. It is about going forward, getting the confidence up again," Lara said.

Lara threatens to resign as captain

Lara threatens to resign as captain

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Brian Lara threatened to resign as West Indies captain if his side fail to beat Bangladesh in the second Test.

'Pant's brave knock will be remembered for 50 years'

'Pant's brave knock will be remembered for 50 years'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Like Kumble's broken jaw, Pant batting with broken foot will be remembered for 50 years: Manjrekar

Sachin, Lara are in different class: Akhtar

Sachin, Lara are in different class: Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

"Mumbai is my second home and God willing I would like to come here quite often," the Pakistan fast bowler said.

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

Chasing return to ODI WC, WI eye all-facet improvement

Chasing return to ODI WC, WI eye all-facet improvement

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Chase and Greaves took a particular liking to Pakistan's part-timers of Saim Ayub and Salman Agha, with the pair each conceding 33 runs from their spell as the West Indies squared the series at 1-1 ahead of the final match at the same ground on Tuesday.

Lara vows to give his best

Lara vows to give his best

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

The 32-year left-hander wants to stay fit for the 2007 World Cup.

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 bids farewell to Australia

Lara bids farewell to Australia

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The 36-year-old may have played his last Test in Australia.

Lara ton leads WI to big win

Lara ton leads WI to big win

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

Brian Lara cracked a brilliant 156 to steer West Indies to a 58-run win over Pakistan at Adelaide Oval.

Tendulkar most deserving to break my record: Lara

Tendulkar most deserving to break my record: Lara

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara paid rich tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, saying the Indian batting maestro is the most deserving batsman to break his world record and become the highest run-getter in Test cricket.

Lara fastest to 10,000 Test runs

Lara fastest to 10,000 Test runs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

Would be happy if Sachin surpasses my 400: Lara

Would be happy if Sachin surpasses my 400: Lara

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Congratulating batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for becoming the first person to hit a double hundred in one day internationals, West Indies cricket great Brian Lara on Thursday night said that he would be happy if the Indian went on to surpass his score of unbeaten 400 in Test cricket.

Here's what Lara said on Kohli's 'phenomenal' run

Here's what Lara said on Kohli's 'phenomenal' run

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Eulogising Virat Kohli's phenomenal achievements is the new normal and latest to join the bandwagon is West Indies legend Brian Lara terming the Indian captain as "game's leader at the moment."

Rabada's form a concern for Delhi Capitals, says Lara

Rabada's form a concern for Delhi Capitals, says Lara

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara reckons Delhi Capitals' pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada could be an anxious man right now given his poor form in the IPL.

Nel enjoys dream honeymoon - courtesy of Lara

Nel enjoys dream honeymoon - courtesy of Lara

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

The SA paceman enjoyed what cricket fans might see as the dream honeymoon -- he dismissed Brian Lara twice in a day

Gayle plotted Indian defeat: Lara

Gayle plotted Indian defeat: Lara

Rediff.com21 May 2006

It was Chris Gayle who suggested Dwayne Bravo to bowl a slower delivery to Yuvraj Singh in the end, revealed the West Indian captain

Barath's ton proved Aussies not to be feared: Lara

Barath's ton proved Aussies not to be feared: Lara

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Adrian Barath's century in his debut Test at Brisbane proved that the visiting West Indies team should not unnecessarily fear the Australians, batting great Brian Lara said.

Lara back for West Indies

Lara back for West Indies

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Jermaine Lawson returns after undergoing remedial work on his bowling action for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Legendary fast bowler Michael Holding on Wednesday dismissed Brian Lara's criticism of his conduct during West Indies' 1980 tour of New Zealand, saying he has "never been interested" in the batting great's opinions.

40 wkts in 3 days: Lara, Dravid not impressed

40 wkts in 3 days: Lara, Dravid not impressed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Lara refused to blame his side's poor batting for the loss.

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

Lara to return to cricket with IPL

Lara to return to cricket with IPL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara and dashing Australian wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist are among overseas players who have been put in the top bracket base price for the upcoming auctions of the fourth edition of Indian Premier League.

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

West Indies drop Lara, Sarwan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

West Indies named a squad shorn of several leading players for their July tour of Sri Lanka as a result of the contract dispute.

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.

Suryakumar should have been picked for Australia: Lara

Suryakumar should have been picked for Australia: Lara

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

West Indies great Brian Lara believes that a batsman of Suryakumar Yadav's calibre should have been in the Indian white-ball squad for the tour of Australia.

Sachin is a genius in our times: Lara

Sachin is a genius in our times: Lara

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara, in Delhi for a cricket clinic, talks about the disappointment of being ignored at the IPL auction, India's chances at the upcoming World Cup and his life after quiting the game.

Lara, Tendulkar to captain teams in tsunami benefi

Lara, Tendulkar to captain teams in tsunami benefi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The Indian ace will lead the MCC side while the International XI will be captained by the West Indian.

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.