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Brian Lara
 Brian
Lara is considered by cricket fans through out the world
as the worlds greatest batsman of this era and as cricket's
trouble genius. Brian
Lara holds the record for
highest first class score 501 for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994,
and the highest Test score 400
for West Indies against England at the Antigua Recreation Ground in St.
Johns in 2004.
With this feat Lara join Sir
Donald Bradman as only the second player in the history of Test cricket
to score two triple centuries. The
first tripple century being 375 which broke Sir Gary Sobers record in
1994 also against England. Brian Lara
contiue to show his
incredible ability to set records, when on the 2005 tour to Australia
he eclipse former Australian captain Allan Border to become
the alltime leading run score in Test cricket
Brian Lara was reappointed for
an unpresedented third time in April 2006 to captain the West Indies in
the 2006 Digicel home series. This follow the resignation of Shivnarine
Chanderpaul as captain after an unsuccessful thirteen months at the
helm, in which the West Indies won of fourteen Test matches.
Despite faltering in One Day
Internationals Lara's batting in Test cricket remain
absolutely
brilliant. His two centuries in the recently concluded 2006 Test series
in Pakistan remain a testament to his genius. Lara continues to
accumulate records his most recent, achevement being the only West
Indian batsman to pass 10,000 runs in One Day International cricket.
Lara recently announce that he
will
retire from One Day Internationals after the 2007 World Cup; however he
will continue playing Test cricket until his 40th birthday.
Brian Lara Test and One Day
Cricket Statistics
| Full Name |
Brian Charles Lara |
|
Current
Test Ranking
|
8th |
| Current
ODI Ranking |
35th |
|
Current
Test Rating
|
801 points |
| Current
ODI Rating |
611 |
|
Highest
Test Rating
|
911 v South Africa , Cape Town 2004 |
| Highest
ODI Rating |
908 v Pakistan, 26/03/1993 |
|
Number
of Test
|
131 |
| Number of ODIs |
290 |
|
Test Run Aggregate
|
11,953 |
| ODI Run Aggregate |
10,136 |
|
Test
Career Average
|
52.88
|
| ODI
Batting Average |
40.54 |
|
Total Test Wickets
|
0 |
| Total ODI Wickets |
4 |
|
Test Bowling Average
|
0 |
| ODI Bowling Average |
15.25 |
|
Test
Centuries
|
34 |
| ODI
Centuries |
19 |
|
Date of Birth
|
May 2, 1969, Cantaro, Santa Cruz, Trinidad
|
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Test Debut
|
Pakistan
v West Indies at Lahore - Dec 6-11, 1990 |
|
Last Test Match
|
Pakistan
v West Indies at Karachi - Nov 27-Dec 1, 2006 |
|
ODI Debut
|
Pakistan v West Indies at Karachi - Nov 9,
1990 |
| Last ODI Match |
India v West Indies at Vadodara - Jan 31,
2007 |
|
Batting
Style
|
Left hand bat |
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Bowling
Style
|
Right arm leg breaks |
| Screenshot |
Description |
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Brian
Lara 400 notout, Brian Charles Lara knew he had to do
something special in the final Test of England's 2004 tour of the West
Indies. Something that would let the world know there was still some
pride left in Caribbean cricket. This DVD tells the full story of how
Lara reclaimed the world record and became the first man in history to
register a Test score of 400. |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
|
£24.99 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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Brian
Lara 2005 Play Station 2 DVD, Brian Lara International
Cricket 2005 will deliver all the atmosphere and excitement of major
international cricket, in One Day, and Tests Tournaments, and have the
perfect balance of gripping gameplay whether batting, bowling or
fielding. Superb graphics and gameplay allow superb cricket action on
the PC. This game requires a DVD player on your PCCD. |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| Game |
|
£34.99 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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Brian
Lara 1994 world Record Innings, The definitive
account of Brian Lara's first World Record of 375 runs made at the
Antigua Recreation Ground on April 18, 1994. |
| Format |
Free Trial |
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
Sample video |
£24.99 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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Brian
Lara Magnificent 153 not out Versus Australia 1999 DVD,
West Indies defeat Australia in the Third Test Match in Barbados by one
wicket as captain Brian Lara scores a glorious century 153 notout to
seal Australia's fate! |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
|
£24.99 |
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|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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ICC
Champion Trophy 2004 DVD, the crowning moment in Brian
Lara's career as captain was winning the ICC Champion trophy in 2004.
This DVD contain highlights of the semis and then West Indies fantastic
victory in the gloom over England. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
191 |
£24.99 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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Brian
Lara Cricket Figurine, Lara is the greatest batsman of
this era holding both batting world records. This figurine is
approximately 20 cm produced and cast in cold cast porcelain. It is
hand crafted by artist to the finest detail the figure of Lara can be
recognised by the authenticity of its shot. |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| Porcelain
Figurine |
|
£89.00 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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Brian
Lara 400 Caricature, A great caricature of the West
Indian batsman |
| Format |
|
Cost |
| A4 size |
|
£7.50 |
|
|
| Screenshot |
Description |
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Cricket
Legends These players are the 50 greatest cricketers of
the century, as voted by a blue-ribbon panel of judges assembled by
ESPN. The panelists were asked to list in order, their top 50 players.
Cricketing legends from Australia, England, India, New Zealand,
Pakistan, South Africa and the West Indies all made it to the final 50.
Among them are some famous West Indies fast bowlers, great Aussie
legends, and modern heros of the game. Disc 5 features the great George
Headley. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| NTSC - DVD |
|
£124.99 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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A
Nation Imagine, The publication of A Nation Imagined
falls squarely within the West Indies Cricket Board’s
celebrations of 75 years of West Indies’ entry into Test
cricket. Produced under the theme “75 Years of Windies Test
Cricket: Uniting the Region, Exciting the World”, this
commemorative book is a treasure trove of facts and anecdotes and a
must have for every cricket lover. |
| Format |
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Cost |
| Paper Back Book |
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£24.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Caught
In Action 20 Years of West Indies Cricket Photography by
Gordon Brooks beautifully features the very best of
his work, most of which has never been published before. Watch the
story of West Indies cricket unfold before your eyes as you enjoy
studying these wonderful cricket photos. Every cricket fan will want a
copy of this book. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Hard Cover Book |
152
|
£21.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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Wisden
Caribbean Cricket, delivers an interesting
account of 75 years of West Indies Cricket history. This book will be
an excellent resource to students, educators and cricket enthusiasts
the world over. With the foreword by Sir Vivian Richards, Wisden's
Caribbean Cricket offers a heartwarming walk down memory lane. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Hard Cover book |
144 |
£19.95 |
|
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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The
Glory Days 25 Great West Indian Cricketers, The Glory
Days - 25 Great West Indian Cricketers, celebrates the
legends of west Indies cricket. Batsmen like Headley,
Walcott, Weekes, Worrell, Sobers, Richards and Lara; and
bowlers like Hall, Gibbs, Roberts, Holding, Marshall, Ambrose and
Walsh. This colourful book provides profiles, career hightlights and
statistics accompanied by loads of superb photos, of 25 great West
Indian cricket legends. It is a must have book for every
cricket fan. |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Hard Cover book |
136 |
£19.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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A
History Of West Indies Cricket, by Michael Manley, offer
the complete story of West Indies Cricket. It runs from the early
1900's through the 1990's |
| Format |
Pages |
Cost |
| Paper Back book |
776 |
£19.95 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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West
Indies One Day Cap, We are pleased to introduce
the official 2006 West Indies cricket One Day International Cap |
| Merchandise |
Size |
Cost |
| Replica Cap |
One Size |
£12.99 |
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| Screenshot |
Description |
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West
Indies One Day International Replica Shirt, The New
official West Indies One-Day shirt as currently worn by the current
West Indies squad. Celebrate the West Indies One Day cricket resurgence
with this replica shirt. |
| Merchandise |
Size |
Cost |
| Replica Shirt |
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£19.99 |
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