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 |
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| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 598 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,556 | $210,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,608,785 | 3,154 | $216,000 | 116$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Brian Lara is mentioned as being in action for West Indies.
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Guyana:
Brian Lara's record of 47 matches as captain was noted in the context of Brathwaite's tenure.
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India:
Lara declared, 'Test cricket needs Virat!! He is NOT going to retire… he will average above 60 for the remainder of his Test career.'
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India:
Several former cricketers, including West Indies great Brian Lara, have urged Kohli to reconsider his reported decision to retire from Test cricket.
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United Kingdom:
Brian Lara is Vaibhav's role model, influencing his aggressive playing style.
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India:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi admires Brian Lara for his aggressive batting style.
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Australia:
Vaibhav has modelled his game on Brian Lara, whom he describes as his 'idol'.
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Unknown:
Rodney highlighted his greatest memories at the ARG, including the two record-breaking innings by Brian Lara.
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Jamaica:
Joel Wilson is compared to Brian Lara, highlighting his importance in the realm of umpiring.
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Guyana:
Brian Lara was dismissed cheaply for six in the match against India Masters.
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