3. Brian Lara (WIN) - Lara is considered to be one of greatest name in the history of cricket. This benevolent Caribbean cricketer holds the record of second highest career run scorer in the test cricket with 11,953 runs. His batting average 52.05 in test cricket is also a loyal one. He is best known for his record braking long innings both in international and first class crocket. He is the highest individual run scorer in test cricket with his outstanding knock of unbeaten 400 against England. He was also the holder of this record before Mathew Hayden broke it. Then in 2004 he again grabbed his lost crown in the way of is smashing 400 runs. He became the first batsman to break the 400 margin in test cricket. “The prince” nicknamed this talented batsman also holds the record of highest individual score in first class cricket with his 501 not out against Durham. His one day international record is also very attractive. He has scored 10000 with an average of 41.37 in one day international cricket. He has 32 test centuries and 19 one day centuries in his career. After the golden age of West Indian cricket, he is the only man trying single-handedly to get back their old days. He was the captain of West Indies.
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