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Lara ruled out of second India one-dayer

Lara ruled out of second India one-dayer

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

"Brian has a long-standing chronic problem in his left knee and after the first one-dayer he pulled up a bit sore in that knee," team physiotherapist Stephen Partridge said in a statement on Tuesday.

West Indies elect to field in first ODI

West Indies elect to field in first ODI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

West Indies captain Brian Lara won the toss and elected to field in the first ODI against India in Nagpur.

Windies arrive in batches

Windies arrive in batches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The visitors are scheduled to play four one-dayers against India, starting January 21.

West Indies call up Banks for second Test

West Indies call up Banks for second Test

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

West Indies selectors called off spinner Omari Banks into their squad on Tuesday for the second Test against Bangladesh at Kingston, Jamaica.

Lara unlikely to play one-day cricket after W' Cup

Lara unlikely to play one-day cricket after W' Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Lara told reporters after West Indies defeated Pakistan that it was important for him to get runs in the World Cup.

Lara's return looms over second Test

Lara's return looms over second Test

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Lara, Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Dwayne Bravo, who were all among the players sponsored by Cable & Wireless, were named in the squad for the second Test.

West Indies heading for defeat

West Indies heading for defeat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Pakistan are well on course for victory in the third and final Test against West Indies on Friday after reducing the tourists to 144 for four wickets at lunch.

Windies reeling after Yousuf records

Windies reeling after Yousuf records

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Set an improbable 444 to win the third Test against Pakistan, the West Indies were 39 for 2 in their second innings at close on day 4.

Akram criticises India's performance

Akram criticises India's performance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

He suggested that Tendulkar should show the same aggression as Lara.

'I thought Lara would get 400'

'I thought Lara would get 400'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria said captain Inzamam-ul-Haq's had helped him a lot during the thrashing by Brian Lara in the second Test.

Kaneria calls for better pitches

Kaneria calls for better pitches

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The Pakistan leg spinner said the curator should try to make tracks which encourage bowlers and are not totally in favour of batsmen.

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.

Plethora of records for Lara

Plethora of records for Lara

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Now only Sachin Tendulkar - with 35 hundreds - is ahead of Lara in Test cricket.

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's 196 puts Windies in control

Lara's 196 puts Windies in control

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The batting maestro scored his 34th Test hundred as the West Indies ended day 3 in the second Test against Pakistan on 509-5 in the first innings.

Lara's blazing ton lifts Windies

Lara's blazing ton lifts Windies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The West Indies captain became the fifth batsman in Test history to score a century before lunch.

Inzamam wary of Windies backlash

Inzamam wary of Windies backlash

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Pakistan's skipper believes Brian Lara has the charisma and batting form to inspire the West Indies to a series levelling win in the second Test.

Pak romp to nine-wicket win

Pak romp to nine-wicket win

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

West Indies tumbled to\ndefeat by Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test.

Lara leads West Indies fightback

Lara leads West Indies fightback

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Lara was dropped on 48 but went on to score 88 as West Indies reached a respectable 188 for four at lunch.

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

Lara wicket very special: Gul

Lara wicket very special: Gul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

The Pakistani pacer, who took five wickets, said the moisture in the pitch and the overcast conditions had helped him.

Pakistan in control after Gul strikes

Pakistan in control after Gul strikes

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Pakistan made 39 for one after pacer Umar Gul took five for 65 to help skittle out West Indies for 206 on day one of the first Test.

Bravo hits ton in drawn match

Bravo hits ton in drawn match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Dwayne Bravo scored a quickfire 108 in the drawn two-day tour match against a PCB Patrons XI.

Pollard, Simmons shine as Trinbago Knight Riders win CPL

Pollard, Simmons shine as Trinbago Knight Riders win CPL

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Trinbago Knight Riders have ownership the same as IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders while the Zouks are owned by the same promoters as Kings XI Punjab.

Ponting credits bowlers for victory

Ponting credits bowlers for victory

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Australia's skipper said the dismissal of Chris Gayle was the turning point in the Champions Trophy final.

Will Lara play against India?

Will Lara play against India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

I was looking to entertain: Gayle

I was looking to entertain: Gayle

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

West Indies captain Brian Lara said the thumping win over Zimbabwe will give his team more confidence ahead of tougher matches in the Champions Trophy.

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.

West Indies seek rare title triumph

West Indies seek rare title triumph

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

The West Indies will seek a rare title triumph when they cross swords with Australia in the final of the cricket tri-series in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, fully aware that the brittle batting line-up needs to put up a far more inspired show.

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 the greatest, says Woolmer

Lara the greatest, says Woolmer

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Do or die battle for India

Do or die battle for India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

India need to win their remaining two league matches to qualify for the final of the DLF Cup tri-series.

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.

PM steps in over Windies contract row

PM steps in over Windies contract row

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Grenadian Prime Minister has intervened in a bid to end a contract dispute between WICB and the players.

Tendulkar was better than Lara, says Brett Lee

Tendulkar was better than Lara, says Brett Lee

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

'I would have to say Sachin. He has got that aura. He would be the guy I choose,' says former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee when asked to comment on Tendulkar and Lara's greatness.

McGrath becomes leading Test paceman

McGrath becomes leading Test paceman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

McGrath dismissed Lara to surpass Courtney Walsh's record of 519 Test wickets.

Afridi makes way for Gayle

Afridi makes way for Gayle

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Chris Gayle will replace Shahid Afridi in the ICC World XI line-up for the second Super series ODI