Weekend Youtube: Brian Charles Lara
May 3, 2008 by A P Webster
Brian Lara celebrated his birthday yesterday, so in honour of the Trinidadian run machine, here are some of his finest moments.
Lara will, of course, be mainly remembered for his massive scores (the highest-ever first class score, and the world record Test score, to name but two). His retirement in 2007 marked the end of an era, and even Murali reckons that Lara’s the best of the modern era.
He hasn’t always had it his own way, though, as his introduction to Twenty20 cricket (in the ICL), and the fact that he’s been bowled by a woman (not that there’s anything wring with that), shows.
I have to admit that I felt a little lump in my throat when he called time on his international career, but thanks to youtube, many of the great moments are still available to watch.
