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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,834 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,014 | $1,380,000 | 1,245$ |
| Totals | 3 | 33,283,284 | 30,192 | $1,605,000 | 1,448$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Brian Lara was mentioned in the context of scoring 375 in Antigua.
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New Zealand:
Brian Lara is mentioned as being in action for West Indies.
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Jamaica:
He called for the appointment of Brian Lara as a dedicated batting coach.
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India:
Pratika Rawal's father mentioned Brian Lara as one of the cricketers whose videos he showed to inspire her.
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India:
Brian Lara praised Jaiswal's performance after his extraordinary 175 runs.
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Guyana:
Brian Lara was seen gesturing he should have defended it with the turn.
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India:
Brian Lara said, 'He is an amazing young player… something very special.'
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Guyana:
Roston Chase drew inspiration from his chat with three former West Indies captains — Viv Richards, Richie Richardson and Brian Lara — ahead of the match.
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Guyana:
Former West Indies captain Brian Lara highlighted lack of funds and technology as factors in the team’s recent decline.
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Guyana:
Brian Lara is a West Indies cricket legend who participated in the emergency meeting to discuss reforms.
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