Brian Lara
Cricket: Lara's Double Century Angers Kaneria
After Pakistan leggie Danish Kaneria was thumped all over the park during Brian Lara's double century, he asked for more help from the wicket.
Lara is the man for Westindess
Cricket: Keeping these things aside, it is of paramount importance that Brian Charles Lara leads from the front. Fact of the matter is if Westindess have to won the most coveted prize in one day cricket then not only Lara have to contribute heavily with the bat but also be instrumental in generating the team ethics within the players.
Cricket: Lara Wants More Say in Selection
Brian Lara is set to clash with West Indies selectors after he said his calls for an extra fast bowler are being ignored.
Cricket: Lara Could Be Stumbling Block for Caribbean Revival
West Indies captain Brian Lara could prove as much of an obstacle for coach Bennett King as Sourav Ganguly was for Greg Chappell in India, says Mike Selvey.
Lara Close to Border's Record
Cricket: Brian Lara edged to within 12 runs of breaking Allan Border's all-time runs record with a brilliant double century which rescued the West Indies on the first day of the third Test against Australia in Adelaide.
Cricket: Lara Loosens Up for Assault on Border's Run Record
Brian Lara should become the leading run scorer in Test history over the course of the ICC series between Australia and the rest of the world, the first Test of which begins tomorrow.
Cricket: Records Fall As Lara Returns
Brian Lara scored a brilliant unbeaten century to save the West Indies' blushes on the first day of the second Test with South Africa.
Cricket: Lara Spurns West Indian Call
Brian Lara will not play in the first Test against South Africa after a dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board.
Cricket: Lara Called in By West Indies
Brian Lara has been included in the squad to play South Africa after initially being left out.
Cricket: Lara Discovers the Power to Inspire Windies in Adversity
September 27: England's dream of crowning their season with a first major one-day trophy was ended by a team rediscovering pride in Caribbean cricket.
Cricket: Champions Trophy: Lara Shaken But Stirred for Final Flourish
An 92mph Exocet from Shoaib Akhtar had Lara on his backside, but Ramnaresh Sarwan's 56 saw the Windies home comfortably.
Cricket: Champions Trophy: Lara Sees Chance to Restore Pride
September 22: Brian Lara's talking the talk ahead of the semi-final clash against the powerful Pakistanis.
Lara's Fragile Troupe Take a Painful Flick From England's Tail
England's tail amassed 138 yesterday, after hapless Brian Lara predicted they would be rolled over comfortably.
Cricket: Lara Left in Poor Shape for Next Bout
August 17: The fourth Test between England and West Indies at The Oval starting on Thursday could be Brian Lara's final one as captain of the tourists.
Mike Averis on the Travails of Brian Lara
August 13: Brian Lara finally won a toss and made the right choice but the gods and Andy Flintoff seem to be set against him.
Cricket: Sarwan Lifts Hope of Life After Lara
The future must feel like a faraway land for West Indies but yesterday morning they might just have been afforded a fleeting glimpse, writes Lawrence Booth.
Second Npower Test: Lara Gambles With His Legacy
Despite his unrivalled talent with the bat, West Indies skipper Brian Lara is a flawed, and at times mystifying, captain.
Cricket: Lara May Face the Music Over Wicket Remarks
July 24: Brian Lara faces the possibility of disciplinary action after issuing a formal statement implicitly criticising umpire Daryl Harper.
First Npower Test: Lara Makes It Personal With Harmison
A rampant Steve Harmison stands between Brian Lara and a first-ever Test century at the home of cricket.
Cricket: Stephenson's Cubs Leave Mark on Lara
Having described the MCC's line-up as "disappointing", Brian Lara was almost left with egg on his face.
Cricket: Lara Dries Up Between Pouring Forth
West Indies skipper Brian Lara warms up for next week's first Test at Lords by hitting an 89-ball century.
Lara Troubled By Wayward Bowlers
June 26: Brian Lara will be troubled by his team's indiscipline on the field ahead of the NatWest Series.
One-day International: Lara Not Bothered By Rain on His Parade
April 26: The game was up when Brian Lara emerged from the pavilion and embarked on a grand promenade round the outfield.
Cricket: West Indies v England: Lara Back for West Indies
April 24: After a remarkable week of being fawned over and honoured, Brian Lara is returning to the West Indies one-day side.
Lara Out for 10 Days
Brian Lara has fractured his little finger and will miss the start of the one-day series against England.
England Wins Make Lara the Second-most Defeated Cricketer Ever
March 25: Having lost the second test, Bria Lara has drawn level with Allan Border as the second most defeated cricketer of all time.
Cricket: England Beware a Scorned Lara
England captain Michael Vaughan knows there is a wounded creature out there ahead of the second Test and its name is Brian Lara.
Cricket: England's Bad Dream As Call Awakes Lara
March 9: Brian Lara has said Matthew Hayden's record-breaking knock will spur him on in what will be his last series against England in the Caribbean.
Lara and co gatecrash the party and upset South African hosts
Day one report: Brian Lara helped West Indies open their World Cup campaign with a brilliant win over South Africa.
Lara Ruled Out of Indian Tour
Brian Lara will miss the forthcoming tour of India through illness, West Indies team manager Ricky Skerritt has confirmed. But in a statement to media he refused to reveal what is wrong with Lara, who was taken to hospital two days ago when suspected hepatitis was the initial diagnosis...
Lara Hepatitis Scare After Crease Collapse
September 18: Brian Lara's first century since a career-threatening injury nine months ago ended traumatically when he collapsed at the crease for West Indies against Kenya.
Lara in Hepatitis Scare
Brian Lara was today admitted to hospital in Colombo suffering from suspected hepatitis - a disease of the liver - having earlier scored a century for the West Indies. Lara complained of feeling unwell before the West Indies' ICC Champions Trophy match with Kenya at the SSC, but played on...
Lara ready to return after three-month absence
Brian Lara should be fit for the first Test against India after three months' absence with serious injury, the West Indies captain Carl Hooper said yesterday.
Brian Lara is set to clash with West Indies selectors after he said his calls for an extra fast bowler are being ignored.
Cricket: Lara Could Be Stumbling Block for Caribbean Revival
West Indies captain Brian Lara could prove as much of an obstacle for coach Bennett King as Sourav Ganguly was for Greg Chappell in India, says Mike Selvey.
Lara Close to Border's Record
Cricket: Brian Lara edged to within 12 runs of breaking Allan Border's all-time runs record with a brilliant double century which rescued the West Indies on the first day of the third Test against Australia in Adelaide.
Cricket: Lara Loosens Up for Assault on Border's Run Record
Brian Lara should become the leading run scorer in Test history over the course of the ICC series between Australia and the rest of the world, the first Test of which begins tomorrow.
Cricket: Records Fall As Lara Returns
Brian Lara scored a brilliant unbeaten century to save the West Indies' blushes on the first day of the second Test with South Africa.
Cricket: Lara Spurns West Indian Call
Brian Lara will not play in the first Test against South Africa after a dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board.
Cricket: Lara Called in By West Indies
Brian Lara has been included in the squad to play South Africa after initially being left out.
Cricket: Lara Discovers the Power to Inspire Windies in Adversity
September 27: England's dream of crowning their season with a first major one-day trophy was ended by a team rediscovering pride in Caribbean cricket.
Cricket: Champions Trophy: Lara Shaken But Stirred for Final Flourish
An 92mph Exocet from Shoaib Akhtar had Lara on his backside, but Ramnaresh Sarwan's 56 saw the Windies home comfortably.
Cricket: Champions Trophy: Lara Sees Chance to Restore Pride
September 22: Brian Lara's talking the talk ahead of the semi-final clash against the powerful Pakistanis.
Lara's Fragile Troupe Take a Painful Flick From England's Tail
England's tail amassed 138 yesterday, after hapless Brian Lara predicted they would be rolled over comfortably.
Cricket: Lara Left in Poor Shape for Next Bout
August 17: The fourth Test between England and West Indies at The Oval starting on Thursday could be Brian Lara's final one as captain of the tourists.
Mike Averis on the Travails of Brian Lara
August 13: Brian Lara finally won a toss and made the right choice but the gods and Andy Flintoff seem to be set against him.
Cricket: Sarwan Lifts Hope of Life After Lara
The future must feel like a faraway land for West Indies but yesterday morning they might just have been afforded a fleeting glimpse, writes Lawrence Booth.
Second Npower Test: Lara Gambles With His Legacy
Despite his unrivalled talent with the bat, West Indies skipper Brian Lara is a flawed, and at times mystifying, captain.
Cricket: Lara May Face the Music Over Wicket Remarks
July 24: Brian Lara faces the possibility of disciplinary action after issuing a formal statement implicitly criticising umpire Daryl Harper.
First Npower Test: Lara Makes It Personal With Harmison
A rampant Steve Harmison stands between Brian Lara and a first-ever Test century at the home of cricket.
Cricket: Stephenson's Cubs Leave Mark on Lara
Having described the MCC's line-up as "disappointing", Brian Lara was almost left with egg on his face.
Cricket: Lara Dries Up Between Pouring Forth
West Indies skipper Brian Lara warms up for next week's first Test at Lords by hitting an 89-ball century.
Lara Troubled By Wayward Bowlers
June 26: Brian Lara will be troubled by his team's indiscipline on the field ahead of the NatWest Series.
One-day International: Lara Not Bothered By Rain on His Parade
April 26: The game was up when Brian Lara emerged from the pavilion and embarked on a grand promenade round the outfield.
Cricket: West Indies v England: Lara Back for West Indies
April 24: After a remarkable week of being fawned over and honoured, Brian Lara is returning to the West Indies one-day side.
Lara Out for 10 Days
Brian Lara has fractured his little finger and will miss the start of the one-day series against England.
England Wins Make Lara the Second-most Defeated Cricketer Ever
March 25: Having lost the second test, Bria Lara has drawn level with Allan Border as the second most defeated cricketer of all time.
Cricket: England Beware a Scorned Lara
England captain Michael Vaughan knows there is a wounded creature out there ahead of the second Test and its name is Brian Lara.
Cricket: England's Bad Dream As Call Awakes Lara
March 9: Brian Lara has said Matthew Hayden's record-breaking knock will spur him on in what will be his last series against England in the Caribbean.
Lara and co gatecrash the party and upset South African hosts
Day one report: Brian Lara helped West Indies open their World Cup campaign with a brilliant win over South Africa.
Lara Ruled Out of Indian Tour
Brian Lara will miss the forthcoming tour of India through illness, West Indies team manager Ricky Skerritt has confirmed. But in a statement to media he refused to reveal what is wrong with Lara, who was taken to hospital two days ago when suspected hepatitis was the initial diagnosis...
Lara Hepatitis Scare After Crease Collapse
September 18: Brian Lara's first century since a career-threatening injury nine months ago ended traumatically when he collapsed at the crease for West Indies against Kenya.
Lara in Hepatitis Scare
Brian Lara was today admitted to hospital in Colombo suffering from suspected hepatitis - a disease of the liver - having earlier scored a century for the West Indies. Lara complained of feeling unwell before the West Indies' ICC Champions Trophy match with Kenya at the SSC, but played on...
Lara ready to return after three-month absence
Brian Lara should be fit for the first Test against India after three months' absence with serious injury, the West Indies captain Carl Hooper said yesterday.