Brian Lara
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
6
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Brian Lara's achievements stand as a testament to his unparalleled skill and dedication to cricket. He holds the distinction of being the only player to score 400 not out in a Test innings, a feat that broke Don Bradman's long-standing record. His 501 not out for Warwickshire remains the highest individual score in first-class cricket history. Named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century, he joined legends like Sir Donald Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers in this exclusive club. His leadership as captain of the West Indies led to victory in the inaugural ICC Champions Trophy in 2004. These accomplishments solidify his place as one of the greatest batsmen the sport has ever seen.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order of the Caribbean Community
Awarded for services to cricket.
Trinidad and Tobago Order of Excellence
Conferred for outstanding contribution to the nation.
ICC Hall of Fame
Induction recognizing exceptional contributions to the game.
Wisden Cricketers of the Century
Named one of the five greatest cricketers of the 20th century.
Guinness World Record
Highest individual score in Test cricket (400 not out).
Guinness World Record
Highest individual score in first-class cricket (501 not out).
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Batsmen of All Time
Greatest Cricketers of All Time
100 Greatest Sportsmen and Women
Batsman of the Decade
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
2004
Asia Edition Cover
Sports Illustrated
1994
Record-Breaking Performance
Sports Illustrated
2004
400 Not Out Celebration
Cricket Monthly
2000
Century of Excellence
Cricket Monthly
2004
The Prince Returns
Records & Feats
Highest Individual Score in Test Cricket
Scored 400 not out against England in 2004, surpassing Don Bradman's record.
Highest Individual Score in First-Class Cricket
Scored 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994.
Most Runs in a Single Test Over
Blasted 28 runs in a single Test over in 2003.
Only Player to Score 400 in Test Innings
Achieved the unprecedented feat of scoring 400 not out in a Test match.