Happy Birthday Brian Lara: Top 10 Records Held By West Indies Legend - In Pics

Highest individual score in Test cricket:

Brian Lara scored 400 not out against England in April 2004, which remains the highest individual score in Test cricket.

Most runs in a single Test innings:

Lara's 400 not out also holds the record for the most runs scored y a batsman in a single Test innings.

Most runs in a four-Test series:

In the same series against England in 2004, Lara amassed a staggering 798 runs, setting a record for the most runs scored by a batsman in a four-Test series.

Highest individual score in first-class cricket:

Before his Test record-breaking innings, Lara scored 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham in June 1994, setting a record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket.

Most runs in a Test match:

Lara scored 375 and 400 not out in the same Test match against England in 1994, totaling 775 runs, which is the record for the most runs scored by a batsman in a single Test match.

Fastest century in Test cricket:

Lara holds the record for the fastest century in Test cricket, reaching his hundred off just 77 balls against Pakistan in 2002.

Most Test runs in a calendar year:

In 1994, Lara scored 1,369 Test runs, setting the record for the most Test runs by a batsman in a calendar year.

Youngest player to score a Test century:

Lara scored his first Test century at the age of 21 years and 354 days against Pakistan in 1993, making him the youngest player to achieve this milestone at that time.

Most runs by a West Indian in ODIs:

Lara amassed 10,405 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), making him the highest run-scorer for the West Indies in this format.

Highest partnership in Test cricket:

Lara was involved in a 624-run partnership with fellow West Indian cricketer, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, against England in 1994, setting the record for the highest partnership for any wicket in Test cricket.