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Brian Lara Brian Lara is widely regarded as the greatest batsman in the history of West Indian cricket and one of the finest to ever play the game. He holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket (400 not out, set against England in 2004) and the highest first-class innings score (501 not out). A master of technique and improvisation, his batting was characterized by an elegant left-handed style and the ability to single-handedly win matches for his team.
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Born in Cantaro
Brian Charles Lara born in Cantaro, Santa Cruz, Trinidad.
personalTest Debut
Makes his Test cricket debut for the West Indies.
career375 - World Record
Scores 375 against England in Antigua, breaking the world record for the highest individual Test score.
award501 Not Out
Scores 501 not out for Warwickshire, the highest first-class score in cricket history.
award400 Not Out
Reclaims the world record with 400 not out against England, the first quadruple century in Test history.
awardRetirement
Retires from international cricket. Holds the records for highest Test and first-class individual scores.
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