<p>Batting great Brian Lara has said West Indies’ best chance of victory against England is to race out to an early lead and secure the win inside five days.</p>

<p>All-rounder Jason Holder is part of the tourists’ impressive bowling attack but questions remain about their batting ahead of the series opener beginning in Southampton later on Wednesday.</p>

<p>“They have to be able to pounce immediately,” the former West Indies captain told BBC Sport.</p>

<p>“England are not beaten very easily at home and are overwhelming favourites.</p>

<p>“They have to hit the road running and stamp their authority on England.</p>

<p>“I don’t think they can last five days, so they have to take these games in four days. They have to establish a lead and keep it.”</p>

<p>The three-test series, to be played in a bio-secure environment and without spectators, marks the resumption of international cricket after the coronavirus shutdown.</p>

<p>“It’s going to be a series that’s watched all around the world and everybody is hoping to see a competitive series,” said Lara, whose 400 not out against England remains test cricket’s highest individual score.</p>


Batting great Brian Lara has said West Indies’ best chance of victory against England is to race out to an early lead and secure the win inside five days. All-rounder Jason Holder is part of the tourists’ impressive bowling attack but questions remain about their batting ahead of the series opener beginning in Southampton later on Wednesday.

Batting great Brian Lara has said West Indies’ best chance of victory against England is to race out to an early lead and secure the win inside five days. All-rounder Jason Holder is part of the tourists’ impressive bowling attack but questions remain about their batting ahead of the series opener beginning in Southampton later on Wednesday. “They have to be able to pounce immediately,” the former West Indies captain told BBC Sport. “England are not beaten very easily at home and are overwhelming favourites. “They have to hit the road running and stamp their authority on England. “I don’t think they can last five days, so they have to take these games in four days. They have to establish a lead and keep it.” The three-test series, to be played in a bio-secure environment and without spectators, marks the resumption of international cricket after the coronavirus shutdown. “It’s going to be a series that’s watched all around the world and everybody is hoping to see a competitive series,” said Lara, whose 400 not out against England remains test cricket’s highest individual score.

West Indies must try to win inside four days, Brian Lara says

<p>West Indies' former batsman Brian Lara posted a video of his son handling a bat and India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar took a snapshot of that video and compared it to a similar picture from his childhood and posted it on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sachin wrote: "@brianlaraofficial I know of another boy who had a similar grip and didn’t do too badly in international cricket."</p>

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<p>Later on, Brian Lara reposted the photo and wrote: "I can see that @sachintendulkar and some of the best bowlers in the world felt that sword! Well, I am not interfering then lol. Thanks for the advice. #rightvsleft #legend #mostruns #recordsmen."</p>

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<p>Sachin was moved by Brian's re-post, he replied: "Thanks for the kind words Brian. He is going to be learning from one of the greatest batsmen in the world who also happens to be his dad, and my friend. #leftandright."</p>

<p>World cricket's great batsmen and on-field rivals Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara have had a good friendship off the field. They locked horns on several occasions while playing for their respective countries. After retiring from the sport, both of them have spoken highly of each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Lara called Tendulkar's 241-runs knock against Australia as one of the most disciplined ones. Through an Instagram post, he said: "Can you imagine playing Test cricket at the age of 16 until the next 24 years. That is just unbelievable. Sachin has played some amazing innings throughout his career but none with more discipline and determination like his 241* against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)."</p>


West Indies' former batsman Brian Lara posted a video of his son handling a bat and India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar took a snapshot of that video and compared it to a similar picture from his childhood and posted it on Instagram.

West Indies' former batsman Brian Lara posted a video of his son handling a bat and India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar took a snapshot of that video and compared it to a similar picture from his childhood and posted it on Instagram. Also read: BCCI may allow Indian cricketers to participate in ECB's 'The Hundred': Report Sachin wrote: "@brianlaraofficial I know of another boy who had a similar grip and didn’t do too badly in international cricket." View this post on Instagram @brianlaraofficial I know of another boy who had a similar grip and didn’t do too badly in international cricket. 😋 A post shared by Sachin Tendulkar (@sachintendulkar) on May 27, 2020 at 3:22am PDT × Later on, Brian Lara reposted the photo and wrote: "I can see that @sachintendulkar and some of the best bowlers in the world felt that sword! Well, I am not interfering then lol. Thanks for the advice. #rightvsleft #legend #mostruns #recordsmen." View this post on Instagram Look at the way he grips the bat, that tells me he wants to be a lefthanded batsman. Mummy is giving him some good advice. Look at the attitude when told to switch hands. 😎😂 "Both hands on the bat" 😂 NO Action time swings right misses swings left and makes contact #donedeal #leftiebatsman "Don't you want to play like daddy" NO! 👍 #betterthan That's my boy! A post shared by Brian Lara (@brianlaraofficial) on May 26, 2020 at 4:56am PDT × Sachin was moved by Brian's re-post, he replied: "Thanks for the kind words Brian. He is going to be learning from one of the greatest batsmen in the world who also happens to be his dad, and my friend. #leftandright." World cricket's great batsmen and on-field rivals Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara have had a good friendship off the field. They locked horns on several occasions while playing for their respective countries. After retiring from the sport, both of them have spoken highly of each other. Earlier, Lara called Tendulkar's 241-runs knock against Australia as one of the most disciplined ones. Through an Instagram post, he said: "Can you imagine playing Test cricket at the age of 16 until the next 24 years. That is just unbelievable. Sachin has played some amazing innings throughout his career but none with more discipline and determination like his 241* against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)."

Sachin Tendulkar sees glimpse of his childhood through Brian Lara's video

<p class="MsoNormal">The debate surrounding who was the better player between West Indies legend Brian Lara and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar still continues to be the topic of discussion among ardent cricket lovers. However, Lara may have just put an end to all the debate with his latest post on social media platform Instagram as the southpaw shared a video clip of Tendulkar’s classic knock of 242 not-out against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2004. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Lara cited Tendulkar’s discipline to bat in tough conditions as he urged everyone to be disciplined in life and follow the guidelines provided by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The former Windies captain said that everyone can learn the discipline to combat anything in life by watching Tendulkar’s performance against Australia in the Sydney Test.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“@sachintendulkar Not was but IS one of the Greatest to have played our glorious game. We can all learn the discipline needed to COMBAT anything in life from this performance 241 not out vs Australia. #playsafe #backagainstwall,” Lara captioned the video.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-e-OuAlxU6/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">@sachintendulkar Not was but IS one of the Greatest to have played our glorious game. We can all learn the discipline needed to COMBAT anything in life from this performance 241 not out vs Australia. #playsafe #backagainstwall</a></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">Tendulkar had stitched a memorable partnership with VVS Laxman as the Master Blaster went on to score a gritty 241 not-out whereas Laxman scored 178 against a world-class Aussie bowling attack to help India post a mammoth target of 705-7 (dec).<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">At that time, the Aussie bowling attack had the likes of&nbsp;Jason Gillespie, Brett Lee, Nathan Bracken, Stuart McGill, among others. However, Tendulkar survived the initial scare due to his sheer determination and grit while going on to score a splendid double ton. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While some will still continue to debate on who was the better batsman between Lara and Tendulkar, everyone should take the main lesson out of Lara’s post and follow the advisory by the health ministry to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. <o:p></o:p></p>


The debate surrounding who was the better player between West Indies legend Brian Lara and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar still continues to be the topic of discussion among ardent cricket lovers.

The debate surrounding who was the better player between West Indies legend Brian Lara and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar still continues to be the topic of discussion among ardent cricket lovers. However, Lara may have just put an end to all the debate with his latest post on social media platform Instagram as the southpaw shared a video clip of Tendulkar’s classic knock of 242 not-out against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2004. Lara cited Tendulkar’s discipline to bat in tough conditions as he urged everyone to be disciplined in life and follow the guidelines provided by the government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The former Windies captain said that everyone can learn the discipline to combat anything in life by watching Tendulkar’s performance against Australia in the Sydney Test. “@sachintendulkar Not was but IS one of the Greatest to have played our glorious game. We can all learn the discipline needed to COMBAT anything in life from this performance 241 not out vs Australia. #playsafe #backagainstwall,” Lara captioned the video. ALSO READ: England captain Joe Root trying to make most of enforced break View this post on Instagram @sachintendulkar Not was but IS one of the Greatest to have played our glorious game. We can all learn the discipline needed to COMBAT anything in life from this performance 241 not out vs Australia. #playsafe #backagainstwall A post shared by Brian Lara (@brianlaraofficial) on Apr 2, 2020 at 10:09am PDT × ALSO READ: IPL 2020 can wait as life is most important now, says Suresh Raina Tendulkar had stitched a memorable partnership with VVS Laxman as the Master Blaster went on to score a gritty 241 not-out whereas Laxman scored 178 against a world-class Aussie bowling attack to help India post a mammoth target of 705-7 (dec). At that time, the Aussie bowling attack had the likes of Jason Gillespie, Brett Lee, Nathan Bracken, Stuart McGill, among others. However, Tendulkar survived the initial scare due to his sheer determination and grit while going on to score a splendid double ton. While some will still continue to debate on who was the better batsman between Lara and Tendulkar, everyone should take the main lesson out of Lara’s post and follow the advisory by the health ministry to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn from Sachin Tendulkar's discipline to combat anything in life: Brian Lara's classic message to aware people of COVID-19

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<p>West Indies won the battle of the Cricket World Cup's basement dwellers, beating <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gulbadin-naib-apologises-to-fans-for-afghanistans-poor-world-cup-performance-233187">Afghanistan </a>by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.</p>

<p>Chris Gayle managed only seven runs in his final World Cup appearance but Shai Hope capitalised on an early reprieve to score 77 and help the eliminated Caribbean side to 311-6 after electing to bat.</p>

<p>While Gayle disappointed, 18-year-old Ikram Alikhil top-scored for Afghanistan with a career-best 86 before falling to the 39-year-old part-time spinner from Jamaica.</p>

<p>Afghanistan were all out for 288 in exactly 50 overs - their highest score in the World Cup - to finish their campaign with nine straight defeats, denying their West Indian coach Phil Simmons a winning send-off.</p>

<p>The match against the tournament's weakest side was an opportunity for Gayle to produce a special performance and to break Brian Lara's West Indies record for 10,348 ODI runs.</p>

<p>But the prolific left-handed opener failed to take it, slashing at a wide Dawlat Zadran delivery to be caught behind.</p>

<p>He finished his last World Cup with only one half-century and remains just 10 runs behind Lara's record.</p>

<p>"It's been a privilege and honour to represent West Indies in five World Cups but disappointed to end without making it to the final four," Gayle said after the victory.</p>

<p>"I don't intend to put my body on the risk, I've been struggling. This is the last one, definitely,"</p>

<p>West Indies could have been in bigger trouble but Rashid Khan dropped a sitter at mid-wicket off Zadran when Hope was on five.</p>

<p>By the time Rashid caught him, at mid-wicket in the 38th over, Hope had laid a strong foundation for a 300-plus total.</p>

<p>Opener Evin Lewis celebrated his return to the team with 58 and Nicholas Pooran also made 58, his third 50-plus score of the tournament.</p>

<p>Skipper Jason Holder clobbered four sixes in his 45 off 34 balls to help the team past the 300-mark.</p>

<p>Dropped catches, squandered run-out opportunity and misfields marred Afghanistan's fielding, best illustrated in the final over of the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-vs-sri-lanka-rihanna-sprinkles-stardust-at-world-cup-232147&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiYyKzOmJ3jAhVD63MBHcXMCQwQFjABegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZLFGrfj9jSd6lZ3wWN0d-">West Indies</a> innings.</p>

<p>Afghan captain Gulbadin Naib got himself under a skier at long-off but flinched at the last moment, possibly losing the ball in sunlight, allowing what would have been a regulation catch to go for a boundary.</p>

<p>Naib could not impress with the bat either and fell for eight.</p>

<p>Shah and Alikhil refused to throw in the towel, though, frustrating the West Indies attack with a 133-run partnership.</p>

<p>Carlos Brathwaite (4-63) dismissed Shah as he and Kemar Roach (3-37) snuffed out Afghan hopes of an unlikely victory.</p>

<p>"Big stage, in the end, it was tough to chase 300-plus but I'm happy with the batting performance," Naib said afterwards.</p>

<p>"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/afghanistan-keeper-mohammad-shahzad-ruled-out-of-world-cup-2019-225176&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiTxOzmmJ3jAhXJ4HMBHUsWBv8QFjAAegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qTHO9j72XTfEz-2HmYA8_">Alikhil </a>is a youngster, he showed his class today. We have many such talented youngsters back home," Naib said.</p>

<p>"Fitness is a big issue, the boys are struggling. Also pressure, we need to control our nerves. We can work even more on our skills to prove ourselves," added Naib.</p>


West Indies won the battle of the Cricket World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday. Chris Gayle managed only seven runs in his final World Cup appearance but Shai Hope capitalised on an early reprieve to score 77 and help the eliminated Caribbean side to 311-6 after electing to bat.

West Indies won the battle of the Cricket World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday. Chris Gayle managed only seven runs in his final World Cup appearance but Shai Hope capitalised on an early reprieve to score 77 and help the eliminated Caribbean side to 311-6 after electing to bat. While Gayle disappointed, 18-year-old Ikram Alikhil top-scored for Afghanistan with a career-best 86 before falling to the 39-year-old part-time spinner from Jamaica. Afghanistan were all out for 288 in exactly 50 overs - their highest score in the World Cup - to finish their campaign with nine straight defeats, denying their West Indian coach Phil Simmons a winning send-off. The match against the tournament's weakest side was an opportunity for Gayle to produce a special performance and to break Brian Lara's West Indies record for 10,348 ODI runs. But the prolific left-handed opener failed to take it, slashing at a wide Dawlat Zadran delivery to be caught behind. He finished his last World Cup with only one half-century and remains just 10 runs behind Lara's record. "It's been a privilege and honour to represent West Indies in five World Cups but disappointed to end without making it to the final four," Gayle said after the victory. "I don't intend to put my body on the risk, I've been struggling. This is the last one, definitely," West Indies could have been in bigger trouble but Rashid Khan dropped a sitter at mid-wicket off Zadran when Hope was on five. By the time Rashid caught him, at mid-wicket in the 38th over, Hope had laid a strong foundation for a 300-plus total. Opener Evin Lewis celebrated his return to the team with 58 and Nicholas Pooran also made 58, his third 50-plus score of the tournament. Skipper Jason Holder clobbered four sixes in his 45 off 34 balls to help the team past the 300-mark. Dropped catches, squandered run-out opportunity and misfields marred Afghanistan's fielding, best illustrated in the final over of the West Indies innings. Afghan captain Gulbadin Naib got himself under a skier at long-off but flinched at the last moment, possibly losing the ball in sunlight, allowing what would have been a regulation catch to go for a boundary. Naib could not impress with the bat either and fell for eight. Shah and Alikhil refused to throw in the towel, though, frustrating the West Indies attack with a 133-run partnership. Carlos Brathwaite (4-63) dismissed Shah as he and Kemar Roach (3-37) snuffed out Afghan hopes of an unlikely victory. "Big stage, in the end, it was tough to chase 300-plus but I'm happy with the batting performance," Naib said afterwards. "Alikhil is a youngster, he showed his class today. We have many such talented youngsters back home," Naib said. "Fitness is a big issue, the boys are struggling. Also pressure, we need to control our nerves. We can work even more on our skills to prove ourselves," added Naib.

Chris Gayle fails to break Brian Lara's record in World Cup swansong

<p>Indian captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to cross the 20,000 international runs leaving behind legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara.</p>

<p>Before going into today's match against West Indies, Virat had scored 19,963 and was just 37 runs away from achieving this feat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He took a single off Windies' skipper Jason Holder's delivery to reach the massive milestone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli reached the 20,000-run mark in 417 and broke the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara, as the joint holders achieved this feat in 453 innings.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old has played only 417 innings so far 224 in ODIs, 131 in Tests and 62 in T20Is.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-fastest-to-reach-11000-runs-mark-227716&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjR34n0xonjAhVDNI8KHewnCm4QFjAAegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_8QvbooVnwL22jsUyWpIx">Virat Kohli</a> is the third highest run-getter for India, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.</p>

<p>Overall, only 11 batsmen have amassed more than 20,000 international runs.</p>

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<p>The run-machine Kohli is considered a modern-day great by cricketing experts and the pace at which he keeps breaking records is a testament to his ability.&nbsp;</p>


Indian captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to cross the 20,000 international runs leaving behind legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. Before going into today's match against West Indies, Virat had scored 19,963 and was just 37 runs away from achieving this feat.

Indian captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to cross the 20,000 international runs leaving behind legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. Before going into today's match against West Indies, Virat had scored 19,963 and was just 37 runs away from achieving this feat. He took a single off Windies' skipper Jason Holder's delivery to reach the massive milestone. Kohli reached the 20,000-run mark in 417 and broke the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara, as the joint holders achieved this feat in 453 innings. The 30-year-old has played only 417 innings so far 224 in ODIs, 131 in Tests and 62 in T20Is. Virat Kohli is the third highest run-getter for India, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Overall, only 11 batsmen have amassed more than 20,000 international runs. Mt. 20k scaled! @imVkohli becomes the quickest batsman to make 20,000 international runs. He is the third Indian after @sachin_rt and Rahul Dravid to achieve this feat.😎👏🏾 #TeamIndia #CWC19 #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/s8mn9sgaap — BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2019 × The run-machine Kohli is considered a modern-day great by cricketing experts and the pace at which he keeps breaking records is a testament to his ability.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli becomes fastest to cross 20,000 international runs

<p>Former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara, 50,&nbsp;has complained of chest pain and has been&nbsp;admitted to Global Hospital in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been no information on Lara's health but the&nbsp;hospital will issue an official statement shortly to give an update.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Windies great has been in Mumbai for his expert commentary in the ongoing edition of Cricket World Cup 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Trinidad batsman who debuted against Pakistan back in 1990, played his last match against England in 2007 in an&nbsp;ODI. He was West Indies' ultimate run-machine scoring 11,953 Test runs in 131 matches with 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries.</p>

<p>In his ODI career, the middle order batsman scored 10,405 runs at an average of 40.5 with 19 centuries and 63 half-centuries.</p>

<p>Lara's outstanding unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire in the English county match against Durham in 1994 catapulted the young batsman to world fame.</p>


Former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara, 50, has complained of chest pain and has been admitted to Global Hospital in Mumbai. There has been no information on Lara's health but the hospital will issue an official statement shortly to give an update.

Former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara, 50, has complained of chest pain and has been admitted to Global Hospital in Mumbai. There has been no information on Lara's health but the hospital will issue an official statement shortly to give an update. The Windies great has been in Mumbai for his expert commentary in the ongoing edition of Cricket World Cup 2019. The Trinidad batsman who debuted against Pakistan back in 1990, played his last match against England in 2007 in an ODI. He was West Indies' ultimate run-machine scoring 11,953 Test runs in 131 matches with 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries. In his ODI career, the middle order batsman scored 10,405 runs at an average of 40.5 with 19 centuries and 63 half-centuries. Lara's outstanding unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire in the English county match against Durham in 1994 catapulted the young batsman to world fame.

Brian Lara complains of chest pain, hospitalised in Mumbai

<p>Indian captain Virat Kohli is inch-closer to add another feather in his illustrious cap as he is bidding to become the fastest to cross the 20,000 international runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far Virat has scored 19,896 and will look to achieve the feat in India's World Cup match against Afghanistan which is scheduled for June 22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who is just 104 runs away from reaching the 20,000-run mark will break the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the record for the fastest to 20,000 international runs has joint holders Tendulkar and Lara, both having achieved this feat in 453 innings.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old has played only 415 innings so far 222 in ODIs, 131 in Tests and 62 in T20Is.</p>

<p>In the 415 innings, Kohli has scored 11020 runs in ODIs, 6613 in Tests and 2263 in T20Is.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, only&nbsp;11 batsmen have amassed more than 20,000 international runs.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-fastest-to-reach-11000-runs-mark-227716&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiN6ciBj_riAhVNQd4KHVi-CfsQFjAAegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JuzXl6sulouD8CX-Xsip1">The run-machine Kohli</a> is considered a modern-day great by cricketing experts and the pace at which he keeps breaking records is a testament to his ability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli has gotten off to a good start at the World Cup but has been falling short of converting them into a hundred, but this might just be the right time for the Indian team's skipper to hit a ton and reach the 20,000-run mark in style.</p>


Indian captain Virat Kohli is inch-closer to add another feather in his illustrious cap as he is bidding to become the fastest to cross the 20,000 international runs.

Indian captain Virat Kohli is inch-closer to add another feather in his illustrious cap as he is bidding to become the fastest to cross the 20,000 international runs. So far Virat has scored 19,896 and will look to achieve the feat in India's World Cup match against Afghanistan which is scheduled for June 22. Kohli, who is just 104 runs away from reaching the 20,000-run mark will break the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara. As the record for the fastest to 20,000 international runs has joint holders Tendulkar and Lara, both having achieved this feat in 453 innings. The 30-year-old has played only 415 innings so far 222 in ODIs, 131 in Tests and 62 in T20Is. In the 415 innings, Kohli has scored 11020 runs in ODIs, 6613 in Tests and 2263 in T20Is. Overall, only 11 batsmen have amassed more than 20,000 international runs. The run-machine Kohli is considered a modern-day great by cricketing experts and the pace at which he keeps breaking records is a testament to his ability. Kohli has gotten off to a good start at the World Cup but has been falling short of converting them into a hundred, but this might just be the right time for the Indian team's skipper to hit a ton and reach the 20,000-run mark in style.

World Cup: Indian skipper Virat Kohli close to break Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara's record

<p>West Indies are replete with match-winners but consistency will be key to their success in English conditions at this year's World Cup, batting great Brian Lara has said.</p>

<p>Teeming with tearaway fast bowlers and aggressive batsmen, West Indies were once considered invincible and won the opening two editions of the World Cup in 1975 and 1979.</p>

<p>Their glory days, however, are long over and the twice winners had to go through a qualifying tournament to book their spot in the 10-team tournament in England and Wales.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Jason Holder's men drew a five-match ODI series against top-ranked England 2-2 at home recently, in a timely boost before the May 30-July 14 showpiece event.</p>

<p>The likes of opening batsman Chris Gayle, all-rounder Andre Russell and spinner Sunil Narine are also much in demand in Twenty20 leagues across the globe.</p>

<p>"Look at the Indian Premier League, look at the leagues around the world, we have got players that are the most wanted in the world," Lara, 49, told reporters in Mumbai at a promotional event last week.</p>

<p>"We have got match-winners, but we are going to need a little more than match-winners in English conditions to win the World Cup. We need a team that can create consistency.</p>

<p>"If we can get to the knock-out stages, we can knock out any team. We have seen that in the past. But consistency is going to take us right through to the finals."</p>

<p>Former West Indies captain Lara, considered one of the very best the Caribbean islands have ever produced, retired after the 2007 World Cup at home with over 10,000 runs in ODIs. He also scored close to 12,000 runs in tests.</p>

<p>Lara credited franchise leagues like the IPL for creating interest among kids in the West Indies and giving young players a platform to showcase their talent before they graduate to international cricket.</p>

<p>West Indies suffered 2-0 losses both in India and Bangladesh late last year but staged a spectacular turnaround in a 2-1 series win against England earlier this year.</p>

<p>The test success augurs well for the side, who are now graduating to a level where they can be competitive against top sides at least at home, said Lara.</p>

<p>"We had a tremendous series against England. We are laying the foundation, the confidence is there," Lara added.</p>

<p>"India may have to worry when they come there in July to play against the West Indies because they have a team now that understand the conditions, spirits are high, let's see what we can do against India.</p>

<p>"But, four months ago in October-November, we were terrible. So, I'm happy that we have made that little progress in our cricket."</p>


West Indies are replete with match-winners but consistency will be key to their success in English conditions at this year's World Cup, batting great Brian Lara has said.

West Indies are replete with match-winners but consistency will be key to their success in English conditions at this year's World Cup, batting great Brian Lara has said. Teeming with tearaway fast bowlers and aggressive batsmen, West Indies were once considered invincible and won the opening two editions of the World Cup in 1975 and 1979. Their glory days, however, are long over and the twice winners had to go through a qualifying tournament to book their spot in the 10-team tournament in England and Wales. 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. Jason Holder's men drew a five-match ODI series against top-ranked England 2-2 at home recently, in a timely boost before the May 30-July 14 showpiece event. The likes of opening batsman Chris Gayle, all-rounder Andre Russell and spinner Sunil Narine are also much in demand in Twenty20 leagues across the globe. "Look at the Indian Premier League, look at the leagues around the world, we have got players that are the most wanted in the world," Lara, 49, told reporters in Mumbai at a promotional event last week. "We have got match-winners, but we are going to need a little more than match-winners in English conditions to win the World Cup. We need a team that can create consistency. "If we can get to the knock-out stages, we can knock out any team. We have seen that in the past. But consistency is going to take us right through to the finals." Former West Indies captain Lara, considered one of the very best the Caribbean islands have ever produced, retired after the 2007 World Cup at home with over 10,000 runs in ODIs. He also scored close to 12,000 runs in tests. Lara credited franchise leagues like the IPL for creating interest among kids in the West Indies and giving young players a platform to showcase their talent before they graduate to international cricket. West Indies suffered 2-0 losses both in India and Bangladesh late last year but staged a spectacular turnaround in a 2-1 series win against England earlier this year. The test success augurs well for the side, who are now graduating to a level where they can be competitive against top sides at least at home, said Lara. "We had a tremendous series against England. We are laying the foundation, the confidence is there," Lara added. "India may have to worry when they come there in July to play against the West Indies because they have a team now that understand the conditions, spirits are high, let's see what we can do against India. "But, four months ago in October-November, we were terrible. So, I'm happy that we have made that little progress in our cricket."

Consistency key for dangerous West Indies at World Cup: Brian Lara

<p>"The Prince of cricket" - Brian Charles Lara, the former&nbsp;International cricketer turned 49 today.</p>

<p>He is acknowledged as one of the best cricketers&nbsp;of his times due to some great innings he played for his side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former West Indies batsmen, Brian Lara&nbsp;holds several records and some are still unbroken.</p>

<p>Lara slammed his maiden Test century and scored 277 runs against Australia in 1993.</p>

<p>Brian Lara became the first and only player to score 350+ scores twice in Test history and also hold the world record of scoring most runs in a single over in Test cricket.</p>

<p>Wishes poured in from all over&nbsp;the world on Twitter wishing the great cricket legend.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If at all someone turned batting into a fine arts masterclass, it has to be this man. No other left handed Batsman has fascinated me as much as him. Played BEST playing against the BEST. Wishing the Greatest and My most favorite <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianLara</a> Happiest of Birthdays ?? <a href="https://t.co/1CXCKsDbqz">pic.twitter.com/1CXCKsDbqz</a></p>
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/hemangkbadani/status/991590502439923712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happiest birthday to one of the Greatest <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianLara</a> <a href="https://t.co/GVjsGCysHG">pic.twitter.com/GVjsGCysHG</a></p>
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) <a href="https://twitter.com/vikrantgupta73/status/991607819672604673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">11,953 Test runs - #1 for Windies<br />
10,405 ODI runs - #1 for Windies<br />
The Test record score - 400*<br />
The first-class record score - 501*<br />
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Happy birthday to the legendary <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianLara</a>! <a href="https://t.co/jLE1XCZnIo">pic.twitter.com/jLE1XCZnIo</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">?? Happy Birthday to <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianLara</a>!<br />
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3⃣0⃣ matches<br />
5⃣1⃣ innings<br />
3⃣0⃣9⃣9⃣ runs<br />
5⃣0⃣1⃣* HS<br />
6⃣3⃣.2⃣4⃣ average<br />
6⃣ 5⃣0⃣s<br />
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Bears legend! ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YouBears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YouBears</a> <a href="https://t.co/xiYkQcPHQf">pic.twitter.com/xiYkQcPHQf</a></p>
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- Only man to score 400 runs in a Test innings.<br />
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- Only man to score 500 runs in a first class innings.<br />
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- Only man to break the record of highest individual score in Tests twice.</p>
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeerviBharath/status/991611107423936513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The only batsman to score a quadruple hundred (400*) in Test cricket and a quintiple hundred (501*) in First Class cricket<br />
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Happy birthday to the Prince of Trinidad, <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianLara</a> <a href="https://t.co/KfMepBbdZH">pic.twitter.com/KfMepBbdZH</a></p>
— Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/circleofcricket/status/991562453371715584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">? Happy Birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianLara</a><br />
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Here he is in his last appearance at Lord's, playing in the Bicentenary Match in 2014. What is your favourite Lara memory? ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveLords?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LoveLords</a> <a href="https://t.co/1vzmlxcis5">pic.twitter.com/1vzmlxcis5</a></p>
— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/HomeOfCricket/status/991560416768811008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">?x 400 - just the kind of ? one of cricket's greatest batsmen, <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianLara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianLara</a>, deserves on his birthday! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayLara?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayLara</a> <a href="https://t.co/vIRV1D5MjH">pic.twitter.com/vIRV1D5MjH</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Former West Indies run machine Brian Lara turns 49 today. He holds the records for highest score in first-class cricket (501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham) and Tests (400no against England) <a href="https://t.co/m3a4KPzQwb">pic.twitter.com/m3a4KPzQwb</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cricket Australia video today: Ian Healy master of the stumping. He was. <a href="https://t.co/zfKfeLKUlA">https://t.co/zfKfeLKUlA</a><br />
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<p>He played his last match on April 21, 2007, against England and scored 18 runs. While interacting with media post-match he asked, "Did I entertain?" to sum up his entire career.</p>


Lara is acknowledged as one of the best cricketers of his times

"The Prince of cricket" - Brian Charles Lara, the former International cricketer turned 49 today. He is acknowledged as one of the best cricketers of his times due to some great innings he played for his side. Former West Indies batsmen, Brian Lara holds several records and some are still unbroken. Lara slammed his maiden Test century and scored 277 runs against Australia in 1993. Brian Lara became the first and only player to score 350+ scores twice in Test history and also hold the world record of scoring most runs in a single over in Test cricket. Wishes poured in from all over the world on Twitter wishing the great cricket legend. If at all someone turned batting into a fine arts masterclass, it has to be this man. No other left handed Batsman has fascinated me as much as him. Played BEST playing against the BEST. Wishing the Greatest and My most favorite @BrianLara Happiest of Birthdays ?? pic.twitter.com/1CXCKsDbqz — Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) May 2, 2018 × Happiest birthday to one of the Greatest @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/GVjsGCysHG — Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 2, 2018 × 11,953 Test runs - #1 for Windies 10,405 ODI runs - #1 for Windies The Test record score - 400* The first-class record score - 501* Happy birthday to the legendary @BrianLara! pic.twitter.com/jLE1XCZnIo — ICC (@ICC) May 2, 2018 × ?? Happy Birthday to @BrianLara! 3⃣0⃣ matches 5⃣1⃣ innings 3⃣0⃣9⃣9⃣ runs 5⃣0⃣1⃣* HS 6⃣3⃣.2⃣4⃣ average 6⃣ 5⃣0⃣s 1⃣2⃣ 1⃣0⃣0⃣s Bears legend! ?#YouBears pic.twitter.com/xiYkQcPHQf — Warwickshire CCC ? (@WarwickshireCCC) May 2, 2018 × Happy birthday Brian Lara. - Only man to score 400 runs in a Test innings. - Only man to score 500 runs in a first class innings. - Only man to break the record of highest individual score in Tests twice. — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 2, 2018 × The only batsman to score a quadruple hundred (400*) in Test cricket and a quintiple hundred (501*) in First Class cricket Happy birthday to the Prince of Trinidad, @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/KfMepBbdZH — Circle of Cricket (@circleofcricket) May 2, 2018 × ? Happy Birthday @BrianLara Here he is in his last appearance at Lord's, playing in the Bicentenary Match in 2014. What is your favourite Lara memory? ? #LoveLords pic.twitter.com/1vzmlxcis5 — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) May 2, 2018 × ?x 400 - just the kind of ? one of cricket's greatest batsmen, @BrianLara, deserves on his birthday! #HappyBirthdayLara pic.twitter.com/vIRV1D5MjH — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 2, 2018 × Former West Indies run machine Brian Lara turns 49 today. He holds the records for highest score in first-class cricket (501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham) and Tests (400no against England) pic.twitter.com/m3a4KPzQwb — PA Sport (@pasport) May 2, 2018 × Cricket Australia video today: Ian Healy master of the stumping. He was. https://t.co/zfKfeLKUlA Here’s a stumping they missed though:https://t.co/1YyWbEit62 — Osman Samiuddin (@OsmanSamiuddin) May 1, 2018 × He played his last match on April 21, 2007, against England and scored 18 runs. While interacting with media post-match he asked, "Did I entertain?" to sum up his entire career.

Wishes pour in as legendary cricketer Brian Lara turns 49 today

<p>"The Prince of cricket" - Brian Charles Lara - has turned 49 today and wishes are pouring in from all the sides. Former West Indies batsmen, Brian Lara&nbsp;holds several cricketing records and some are still unbroken.</p>

<p>Forty-nine-year-old Lara slammed a maiden Test century and scored 277 runs while playing against Australia. In 2003, Matthew Hayden had snatched his Test record for a highest individual score but in 2004, Lara reclaimed the record by scoring 400 not out&nbsp;against England.</p>

<p>Windies icon Lara started playing cricket at the age of six when he was enrolled at the Harvard Coaching Clinic. Although, he used to play football and table tennis at school but it was cricket that which really drew him.</p>

<p>Brian Lara made his International debut in 1990 and slammed his maiden Test century and scored 277 runs against Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2003, Matthew Hayden had snatched his Test record for a highest individual score but in 2004, Lara reclaimed the record by scoring 400 not out in 2004 against England.</p>

<p>Brian Lara became the first and only player to score 350+ scores twice in Test history and also holds the world record of scoring most runs in a single over in Test cricket. He scored 28 runs in one over of left-arm spinner RJ Peterson of South Africa.</p>

<p>The legendary batsman Lara played a brilliant cricket throughout his life and scored 11,953 Test runs and 10,405 One Day International runs. He announced his retirement in the year 2007 from all forms of international cricket.</p>

<p>He played his last match on April 21, 2007, against England and scored 18 runs. After the match, while interacting with media&nbsp;he asked, "Did I entertain?" to sum up his entire career.</p>

<p>The entire cricket fraternity knows that the entertainment quotient was there or not. Fans and followers still dig out archives&nbsp;to watch some memorable knocks all times played by the iconic batsman, Brian Lara.</p>

<p>On his 49th birthday, let's take a look back to one of his most amazing inning of all times, 501* not out against Durham.</p>

<p>Not to forget, he is also the first cricketer to score seven centuries in eight first-class innings.</p>

<p>The first being the record 375 against England and the last 501 not out against Durham.</p>

<p><em>Here is the video:</em></p>

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The 'Prince of Cricket' scored 501 not out against Durham in 1994. 'Did I entertain?' he asked after his last game in 2007

"The Prince of cricket" - Brian Charles Lara - has turned 49 today and wishes are pouring in from all the sides. Former West Indies batsmen, Brian Lara holds several cricketing records and some are still unbroken. Forty-nine-year-old Lara slammed a maiden Test century and scored 277 runs while playing against Australia. In 2003, Matthew Hayden had snatched his Test record for a highest individual score but in 2004, Lara reclaimed the record by scoring 400 not out against England. Windies icon Lara started playing cricket at the age of six when he was enrolled at the Harvard Coaching Clinic. Although, he used to play football and table tennis at school but it was cricket that which really drew him. Brian Lara made his International debut in 1990 and slammed his maiden Test century and scored 277 runs against Australia. In 2003, Matthew Hayden had snatched his Test record for a highest individual score but in 2004, Lara reclaimed the record by scoring 400 not out in 2004 against England. Brian Lara became the first and only player to score 350+ scores twice in Test history and also holds the world record of scoring most runs in a single over in Test cricket. He scored 28 runs in one over of left-arm spinner RJ Peterson of South Africa. The legendary batsman Lara played a brilliant cricket throughout his life and scored 11,953 Test runs and 10,405 One Day International runs. He announced his retirement in the year 2007 from all forms of international cricket. He played his last match on April 21, 2007, against England and scored 18 runs. After the match, while interacting with media he asked, "Did I entertain?" to sum up his entire career. The entire cricket fraternity knows that the entertainment quotient was there or not. Fans and followers still dig out archives to watch some memorable knocks all times played by the iconic batsman, Brian Lara. On his 49th birthday, let's take a look back to one of his most amazing inning of all times, 501* not out against Durham. Not to forget, he is also the first cricketer to score seven centuries in eight first-class innings. The first being the record 375 against England and the last 501 not out against Durham. Here is the video: ×

Brian Lara turns 49 today. We look back at his greatest knock

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