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Former England captain Bob Willis, who bowled his country to a famous Ashes test victory in 1981, has died aged 70 after a short illness, his family said on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Brian Lara pays tribute to former England pacer Bob Willis

Willis, who represented England in 90 Tests and had 325 wickets, died aged 70 on Wednesday after battling prolonged...

6 Dec 2019 9:47 AM

After facing a 3-0 clean sweep at the hands of India in T20I series, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard said that his knock in the last game was not enough to get his team over the line. (Photo: AP)

Brian Lara says that 'West indies should leave India as better team,...

Lara also backed Pollard's appointment as the team's skipper for the limited-overs format.

6 Dec 2019 8:36 AM

Australia opening batsman David Warner on Wednesday shared a picture with former West Indies skipper Brian Lara and said that maybe he will get another chance to break his record of the highest individual score in Test matches. (Photo:Instagram)

Maybe I will get another chance to break record of 400: David Warner...

Warner shared the picture on Instagram.

4 Dec 2019 5:39 AM

As cricket fans continue to argue whether David Warner could have broken the record for the highest individual score in Tests or not, former Windies skipper Brian Lara on Wednesday said that both batsmen (Lara and Warner) combined had scored 735 runs and managed to remain not out. (Photo:Instagram)

735 not out: Brian Lara on meeting with David Warner

Lara posted a photo with Warner on Instagram and captioned the post as '735 not out! @davidwarner31 congrats'.

4 Dec 2019 5:34 AM

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara has revealed that he was looking forward to congratulate David Warner had the Australian breached his record of highest individual Test score, just as Gary Sobers had done when he achieved the feat. Lara broke the record of highest individual Test score twice, first when he overtook compatriot Gary Sobers 36-year-old record of 365 by scoring 375 against England in 1994 and then again when he bettered his own record to reach 400 in 2004.(Photo:AFP)

Was getting ready to wish David Warner, thinking he may crack my...

On Saturday, Warner hit an unbeaten triple century (335) during the second Test against Pakistan and looked set to pass...

2 Dec 2019 7:16 AM

Dashing Australian opener David Warner believes Indias Rohit Sharma has the firepower to surpass West Indies great Brian Laras record 400 not out in a Test match. (Photo:AFP/PTI)

David Warner picks Rohit Sharma to break Brian Lara's Test record of...

Warner, who scored his maiden triple ton (335) during the ongoing 2nd Test against Pakistan, was just 65 runs shy of...

1 Dec 2019 7:38 AM

Jason Holder spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack with a five-wicket haul. (Photo: AP)

'We need more than match-winners in English conditions to win the...

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

9 April 2019 10:13 AM

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 9:03 AM

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

Brian Lara releases audio message for fans after hospitalisation due...

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

26 Jun 2019 8:04 AM

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...

25 Jun 2019 8:01 PM

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 10:30 AM

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...

21 Jun 2019 12:18 PM