Brian Lara
Brian Lara, born on May 2, 1969, in San Fernando, Trinidad, is a former West Indian cricketer renowned for his exceptional batting prowess and record-breaking performances. Lara is famous for holding the record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket, with 501 not out, and for his 400 not out in Test matches. His elegant batting style, combined with his ability to dominate bowlers, earned him a place among the all-time greats of cricket. Lara's influence on the game extends beyond his statistics, as he inspired countless fans and budding cricketers worldwide.
Born on May 02, 1969 (56 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 8 | 6.75 | 0.63% | +30% | 786,552 | 6,436 | $6,000 | 49$ |
| Jamaica | 7 | 7.57 | 0.49% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 15,878 | $15,000 | 80$ |
| Pakistan | 3 | 7.33 | 0.10% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 251,360 | $280,000 | 319$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 52,625 | $2,700,000 | 2,093$ |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 164,689,383 | 294,088 | $350,000 | 625$ |
| Unknown | 2 | 6.50 | 0.00% | +0% | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0$ |
| Australia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 29,327 | $1,380,000 | 1,587$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 814,162 | $2,900,000 | 1,711$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,353 | $670,000 | 685$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 222,130 | $350,000 | 1,311$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,817 | $210,000 | 123$ |
| Totals | 30 | 1,950,667,411 | 1,713,176 | $8,861,000 | 8,583$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Brian Lara holds the test record that Wiann Mulder fell short of.
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Australia:
Brian Lara is referenced as a player known for his fury in response to sledging.
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Guyana:
Brian Lara was also mentioned as a former player that Dr. Shallow wants to meet regarding the issues at CWI.
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Bangladesh:
Brian Lara's record was a consideration for Mark Taylor and Wiaan Mulder during their innings.
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India:
Brian Lara is included as an opener in Suresh Raina's World Playing XI.
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Unknown:
Dr Kishore Shallow has invited a number of former greats to include legendary batsmen Brian Lara.
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Jamaica:
Brian Lara was invited by Dr. Shallow to be a member of the panel analyzing the recent cricket issues.
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Guyana:
Brian Lara was mentioned as one of the legends invited to discussions by CWI president Kishore Shallow.
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Jamaica:
CWI has summoned an emergency meeting, inviting legends like Brian Lara to assess the disaster.
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South Africa:
Brian Lara's legendary world record score of 400 was a significant benchmark in cricket.
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