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Bringing back memories of Brian Lara Cricket 2005, what a game. And what a player.
I had no ideal Lara's 400 only had 4 sixes. That's incredible
not a clue what any of those words mean
Lara is Immortal in Cricket.
And the only player to ever Score 400 Run in one match.
After Brian Lara's final game, he asked the crowd a simple question: "Did I entertain you?" This question captures who Lara was. Like all great players, he had an intense desire for runs..a drive that led to his incredible scores of 375, 400, and 501. But for true fans, Lara's greatness wasn't just about those big numbers. Lara's true magic was in those special moments when he alone could change the course of a match. The 2001 series against Australia is one of the best examples of pure entertainment and skill in cricket history. Lara's brilliance wasn't just in the big matches; he was outstanding even in less famous series where his team often lost badly. Whether he was playing in Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, or Australia, Lara could take on the best bowlers in the world, especially excelling against spin. What made Lara truly special was how he combined relentless scoring with a style that was beautiful to watch. His batting was like a mix of science and art..each shot was a perfect blend of grace, precision, and timing. Many of his shots are still unmatched in their beauty, even by players who came after him. Often, players with such elegance in their game struggle with consistency, but Lara managed to be both a great player and a stylish one, even while playing for a team that often faced tough times. Interestingly, if Lara hadn't scored his famous 400* and had been dismissed for 0 instead, his career average would have dropped from 52.89 to 51.12 a significant difference. That one innings alone raised his ranking from the 37th to the 25th highest career average. If he had scored a duck, his average would have dropped even further to 50.89.
no idea what any of this means
Damn.
And holds the highest first class score of 501 for Warwickshire v Durham in 1994 which still stands
I miss that old ❤fire in babylon west indies.
cricket is so wacky lmao
The best cricket player
Still remember him playing in Zimbabwe
West Indies used to be sooo good
Isn't batter a term in baseball? In cricket we call them batsmen. Shame you don't know than when you're trying to sound authoritative – it's cringe-making 🙂