Published 18:05 IST, April 12th 2020
On this day in 2004, Brian Lara scored an unbeaten 400; fans hail 'extraordinary knock'
West Indies legend Brian Charles Lara had scored an unbeaten 400 on this day in 2004 against England and continues to hold the record for highest Test knock
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Brian Lara has been one of the best as well as the finest batsmen to have represented West Indies at the highest level. Lara has represented the Caribbean team from 1990-2007 in 131 Test matches and 299 One Day Internationals and has been a part of many of his team's memorable wins. However, it was on this very day in 2004 that the 'Prince of Trinidad' became the first-ever batsman to register a score of 400 during a Test match against the Michael Vaughan-led English side.
That epic knock remains the highest individual score in the history of Test cricket to date.
Netizens hail the milestone on its 16th anniversary
On the 16th anniversary of that outstanding knock by Brian Charles Lara, the International Cricket Council (ICC) came forward to relive the magical moment on their official Twitter handle after which even the netizens came forward and hailed the southpaw's knock.
#OnThisDay in 2004, Brian Lara slammed a record-beating 400* against England in St John's 💥
— ICC (@ICC) April 12, 2020
It remains the highest-ever individual score in Tests.
An extraordinary knock by an extraordinary cricketer 🙌 pic.twitter.com/eDSj9RzxFq
Best ever 👍
— Justin (@_carringbush) April 12, 2020
Brilliant knock played by the legend...@BrianLara ..🙌👏
— ashu 🇮🇳 (@ashutosh2369) April 12, 2020
Glad that he’s still the holder of that particular record! A great great batsman!
— Swastika 🔴 (@_Swasteeka) April 12, 2020
Always treat to Watch the Lara Sir innings. It is a Legendary Innings @BrianLara
— Chaitu (@RChaitanya1216) April 12, 2020
Greatest left handed batsman of all time,,living legend
— sarthak singh (@jaatsarthak66) April 12, 2020
The match ended in a stalemate but England went on to win the four-match Test series 3-0. Meanwhile, Lara would lead West Indies to their maiden Champions Trophy title against the same opposition later that year. It was also the first time that the Calypso Boys had won a major title after a long wait of 25 years i.e. after the 1979 World Cup.
(Image Courtesy: @ICC/Twitter)
18:05 IST, April 12th 2020