
Brian Lara
West Indies Cricketer
I have been able to leave a mark in the world of cricket due to my focused batting style and high scoring ability. Passion, dedication, hard work and focus have been my supporting pillars throughout my career. I have built a reputation on these and have proved to the world that when it comes to passionate sportsmanship, nobody can beat West Indies. I have had the honor of playing with some of the cricket legends and am proud to be ranked among them.
Personal
Relocation
YesDriving License
YesDate of Birth
1969/05/02Nationality
GuyanaAchievements
Off the Field
Personal Skills
Left Handed
Right Arm Leg Break Bowler
Opener
Scorer
High Achiever
Team Supporter
Motivational
Awards and Titles
- Honorary Life Membership
- Highest Score Not Out
- Test Batsman No. 1
- Sri Lankan Inductee
- Order of Australia
- Prince of the Port of Spain
- Nicknamed Princey
- Best West Indies Cricketer
- Best Cricketer
- Sixer Strikes
- Century Man
- ODI Batsman Record
Languages
French
Professional Working ProficiencyEnglish (US)
Full Working ProficiencyRecords
ICC Hall of Fame
Inducted February 2012 to Present
Inducted in the hall of fame in 2012.
I have also been appointed for several state endeavors and travel on a diplomatic passport.
I have also been appointed for several state endeavors and travel on a diplomatic passport.
Sports Personality of the Year
Recipient April 1994 to Present
I was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 1994.
In 1995, I was also awarded the Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
In 1995, I was also awarded the Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
All TIme High Run Scorer
Achiever June 1993 to Present
Scored 10,000 runs in cricket, which was a record for the longest time.
I also hold the record of scoring highest score of 400 runs in test match as captain.
I am the first man cricketer to score seven centuries in eight innings. I am also the first batsman to score 375 runs against England and the only prayer with the record score of 501 not out.
I also hold the record of scoring highest score of 400 runs in test match as captain.
I am the first man cricketer to score seven centuries in eight innings. I am also the first batsman to score 375 runs against England and the only prayer with the record score of 501 not out.
Career Milestones
ODI Centuries
Bacholers — High Scorer (September 1993 to May 2005)
Test Cricket
Masters — Centuries (August 1993 to March 2005)
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