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Brian Lara, one of the greatest batsmen of all-time, and Ramnaresh Sarwan, who was one the leading players of his generation from the Caribbean, will be part of the pre-series camp, to be held in Antigua ahead of the first Test match against India. (Photo:AFP)

Brian Lara, Ramnaresh Sarwan to work with WI batsmen before Test series vs Ind

The two will share their immense knowledge, experience and expertise with the 13-member squad.

16 Aug 2019 7:38 PM

Gayle is also expected to feature in the third ODI of the series. (Photo: AFP)

Brian Lara congratulates Chris Gayle for breaking his records; see tweet

Gayle has now scored 10408 runs in 300 ODI appearances for West Indies.

13 Aug 2019 4:50 PM

In the second ODI Chris Gayle scripted history by becoming the all time highest run-scorer in the ODIs by adding seven runs to take his tally to 10,353 ODI runs. (Photo:AFP)

Chris Gayle scripts two historic feat during second ODI versus India

The 39-year-old became the only player from West Indies to have played 300 ODIs.

12 Aug 2019 1:02 PM

As West Indies face India in the first ODI out of a three-match ODI series, West Indies Opener Chris Gayle will be looking to break former West Indies legend Brian Lara’s two historic records. (Photo:AFP)

Chris Gayle on the brink of breaking two massive records

During the T20I series, India totally outplayed the Caribbeans in every department to clinch the series 3-0.

08 Aug 2019 6:30 PM

West Indies legendary batsman Brian Lara on Thursday predicted Ashes result, highest wicket-taker and run-getter in the ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Brian Lara predicts winner of Ashes

The first Ashes Test between England and Australia is currently being played at Edgbaston.

02 Aug 2019 9:43 AM

International Cricket Council (ICC) in a tweet gave a hint that this match was probably Gayle's last ODI appearance. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Chris Gayle misses out on becoming highest ODI scorer for West Indies

The 39-year-old was just 17 runs shy of surpassing Lara's 10348 runs and becoming the highest run-scorer for West Indies.

05 Jul 2019 12:00 PM

Lara said that that particular double hundred in the second Test gave him the confidence that he was capable of delivering as a player. (Photo: File)

Lara picks 213 against Australia in Jamaica as his 'best-ever' knock

He also picked the knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

04 Jul 2019 6:39 PM

Lara, who scored 22358 (11953 in ODIs) in international cricket, said if today Indian batsmen are doing well in away series, it is because of Tendulkar. (Photo: File)

'There is huge gap between Virat Kohli and rest of world': Brian Lara

Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar remains Lara's all-time favourite but in today's era, he said it is Kohli, who is the best.

04 Jul 2019 4:12 PM

The former skipper retired in 2007 after a dismal West Indies campaign in the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

West Indies legend Brian Lara discharged from hospital

Lara released an audio recording on Tuesday night in which he said he was 'fine'.

26 Jun 2019 2:33 PM

Lara is viewed as the greatest batsman to play for West Indies. (Photo: AP)

Brian Lara releases audio message for fans after hospitalisation due to chest pain

The cricketer was admitted to Global Hospital in Parel after he complained of chest pain.

26 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

Brian Lara hospitalised, says he is fine

In the afternoon of June 24, Mr Lara was rushed to the Parel-based private hospital after he complained of intense pain in the thoracic area.

26 Jun 2019 1:31 AM

The legendary left-hander played 131 Tests for the West Indies and averaged 52.89 for his 11,953 runs. (Photo: AP)

West Indies legend Brian Lara hospitalised in Mumbai

The former batsman is in the country as an analyst for the official broadcasters of the ongoing World Cup.

25 Jun 2019 4:00 PM

The 27-year-old Mangaluru-born Rahul has so far scored 94 runs in three matches in the ongoing World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC 19: 'New ball won't trouble KL Rahul', reckons Brian Lara

Rahul opened in the game against Pakistan last Sunday as regular opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out due to a thumb injury.

21 Jun 2019 5:48 PM

Virat Kohli Kohli will be the third Indian after Sachin and Rahul Dravid who have scored 34,357 and 24,208 runs respectively. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Virat Kohli close to breaking Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara’s record

During the match against Pakistan, Kohli had overtaken Sachin to be the quickest to score 11,000 ODI runs.

21 Jun 2019 3:19 PM

The last bilateral series win for West Indies, who are ranked ninth in one-day internationals, came in 2014 but they showed signs of improvement against England. (Photo: AP)

'We need more than match-winners in English conditions to win the World Cup': Lara

Jason Holder’s men drew a five-match ODI series against top-ranked England 2-2 at home recently.

09 Apr 2019 3:43 PM

Former cricketers turned golfers Kapil Dev (left) and Brian Lara in action at the Golden Eagles Golf Championship in Hyderabad on Saturday. (Photo: Surendra P.)

Golden eagles Golf tees off

Brian can play golf with both right and left hand but over the years he has been playing with his right hand.

11 Nov 2018 12:09 AM

Michael Holding scoffs at Brian Lara’s comments

“There is a long way to go (before he gets close to Tendulkar’s record) but he is certainly a great batsman,” said Holding.

07 Sep 2017 12:46 AM

West Indies skipper Jason Holder warms up at a training session. (Photo: AP)

West Indies ready to rev up

Yet despite being set over 300 to win in the fourth innings following a declaration by England captain Joe Root, the West Indies won by five wickets .

07 Sep 2017 12:42 AM

India celebrate their third ODI win against the West Indies.

India too strong for a mediocre West Indies

Brian Lara — just perhaps Chris Gayle if one has to stretch the time frame — were the last in the tradition of great players from the Caribbean.

02 Jul 2017 2:06 AM

Scanning the pages of history, one finds that first international cricket event held at the club was in 1897 when an English team led by Lord Hawke played against the Queen’s Park Club.

The Queen’s Park Club: Age old witness of WI cricket history

The venue has staged various versions of cricket — the traditional format of Tests to the modern Twenty20.

15 Apr 2017 1:38 AM

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