That straight drive to start preceedings is like watching a federer forehand sooooooo classy!

Lara is the most natural gifted cricket player ever period .

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely and majestically well said!

@abdullah_farooqi

3 жыл бұрын

And lot more pleasing to the eye than Tendulkar

@amardeeplmz8068

3 жыл бұрын

@@s23988 Tendulkar subcontinent flat track bully always failed in big matches and in pressure situations.

@leonfreeman2928

3 жыл бұрын

Look at stright drive

@NuXta

3 жыл бұрын

Can't really disagree, I'd only add that Sobers might be a contender.

The straight drive was one of the most elegant one I’ve ever seen.😍truly a genius

the elbow,batting stance,movement just before the delivery,high bat lift,bat grip,timing of the ball.... exotic in each and every way..

@ayanraju

4 жыл бұрын

Jayishnupaul 90 absolutely 👍👍

Brian lara is a true genius , His test innings have always come under pressure carrying a hopeless team on his shoulders for so many years. Wish he played for few more years .

@moonsir4279

6 жыл бұрын

Like you can actually tell the difference...,, poor fanatic cricket fans...!

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

always under pressure. I reckon only that 1999 series vs Aus in WI

@abdulkhalik9485

6 жыл бұрын

I agree with you hundred percent right

@kavankachoria1699

5 жыл бұрын

gotim series against srilanka in 99-00.

@exploringlife8442

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I remember 3 test match series in SL where Lara alone scored 600+ runs in the series but still WI lost by 3-0

If Lara was playing today against any country, I would book a seat just to watch his master class batting!!! Genius

@LeDeKe

Жыл бұрын

Last week he was playing against Nicobar XI. 😜😜😜

@Chatsnovic

Жыл бұрын

@@LeDeKe He came to NY last week :D

Whenever we talk about Lara, of all the accolades that we can bestow on him, let us never forget that he played the game fair. He never nicked the ball and wait for the umpire, he always walked. Sadly we live in a world where FairPlay doesn’t mean much. Brian Charles is an unparalleled batting genius who played the game with total honesty.

@richardharris1664

2 жыл бұрын

Talent wise he's unmatched. His only modern comparrison is VI Richards. The difference between the two is GUTS. Some fast bowlers have bullied Lara; no one bullies Richards. Thsts why he's the 2nd bedt WI bstsman

@fabianscantlebury5793

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardharris1664 Lara faced better bowlers than Richards.......

@johnmackenzie5375

2 жыл бұрын

@@fabianscantlebury5793 Richards only had to face the WI greats in the nets. Otherwise it was just Lillee, Thomson, Hadlee, Khan, Akram.

When I was very young, I used to think "why does this guy always dance before hitting the ball" . But now I understand how the backlift actually helps him to get so much time to hit the ball. On top of that, his sheer brilliance to find the gaps all round the park is a treat to watch!!

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

Your thought process and speech is one worthy of a genius!!

That straight drive is so pleasing on the eye.This drive of Lara even left Tendulkar's straight drive behind.

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@SumitSharma-bq3ec

Жыл бұрын

LOL i think u did not see sachin's cover drive carefully

A Lara lofted cover drive is sublime to watch

It isn't necessary to bring Sachin Tendulkar into every Brian Lara video for good sake. Just appreciate this man's stroke play...

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is Sachin got so many runs blah blah who f---ing cares. Brian created memories that will live on of game winning brilliance. One after the other while Sachin just contributed to his team's score

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, nwo is that typical hater.

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

I don't hate Sachin at all he just didn't capture my imagination. Allen border got how many runs but you may as well watch paint dry. vvs on the other hand I could watch all day his 281 I think or something like that is probably still gives Shane the odd nightmare

@p.saiharikrishna4280

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! This is so annoying! Both are equally good!

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

P.Sai Hari krishna Brian lol

Awesome backlift.... Graceful bat flow... Beautiful timing.... He turns you into a cricket fanatic..... LARA

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

i think Brian is the best player in the world . Never ever replace brian with anybody.

what a straight drive 1:28 straight form the heaven

You can't compare his style of anyone ever truly magically gorgeous batsman

Brian Charles Lara's batting was absolute magic.

The first straight drive. Superb

I adore the back lift....I'd marry the back lift if I could. What class act this man has been.

So beautiful, could watch B.C Lara all day

Its really a pleasure to watch him play. Once he settles in the crease, he makes every bowler look like a kid bowling to him.

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!!

The Most graceful stroke of all time Brian Charles Lara the best batting style in the history of cricket

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@MegaNarsinha

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTredoc absolutely right mate

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

@@MegaNarsinha Yeahman. One love!

when he is in full swing,an absolute delight to the eyes.

Im Aussie and Brian was the only player who could beat them by himself when he decided he wished to. I would cheer the West Indies on and hope for there victory purely because of him. He had flare, presence and magic that made any feeling of loyalty to country a none issue compared to himself. No one else even comes close

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, his 153*. I also think he played so many other innings which defeated Aus. I dont recall, name the others.

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

aman gajraj , several one dayers in the old tri series. There was won at the waca I think where the run rate got to 9 or10 the he just cut lose

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

Loose*

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

In the same test series as the 153 he got 212 to set up win. To comeback so strong after they got bowled out for like 60 odd both innings of the first test

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

He may not of pulled off win every time but ask yourself put him in alongside dravid,laxman and sewag does india lose ?

He's the god of batting a cricket just look at those shots omg🏆

That sound when the ball hits the bat .. amazing middle of the bat.. genius!!!!

Amongst the very best of a straight drive is captured in this video! Lara .... Poetry of batting

@shivaprasadss2660

5 жыл бұрын

Poetry of batting.. well said.. Lara is Shakespeare of batting

His Stance is so Ellegant and Beautiful 😍😍😍.... Sachin was solid But Lara was Beautiful

I am a great fan of sachin tendulkar....! but, Brain lara is one, which cant be replaced or can never ever be compared by anyone in world..! he is one of his own kind...) Absolutely a delight to watch:) god bless Sachin and Brain both...:)

@psychm4787

5 жыл бұрын

Sachin and Lara were the best batsman of there era nobody came within in a 100 miles of these 2 phenomenal batsmen

@ManojSharma-cx7gp

5 жыл бұрын

@rahul pavan.... lol

@ManojSharma-cx7gp

5 жыл бұрын

@rahul pavan... good

@navinakhter9333

5 жыл бұрын

No tendulkar is better

@truthseeker2095

4 жыл бұрын

Psycho Man no no Lara is on his own as number 1 sachin can't come close. U must be a lundian

most stylish batsman on earth

@kukukale1

3 жыл бұрын

So was saeed anwar

@amanshah8907

3 жыл бұрын

One hundred percent because of him i love Cricket

He is definitely the most exciting ,beautiful ,elegant best batsman ever !!!!not one anywhere close

what a straight drive

if Lara was born in India, he would have been praised and appreciated more than sachin and perhaps, had the most number of fans than anyone else for sure....

@king2345f

6 жыл бұрын

john samuel lol

@MKoley-nx1op

5 жыл бұрын

John Samuel, Sachin was better because of variety of shots, consistency, strike rate and many reasons. In test match where Lara surpasses Sachin is his two innings of 375 and 400 but Sachin was more consistent.

@handasei3862

5 жыл бұрын

Sachin played 200 test matches and had an average of 53.7 Lara played 131 matches and had an average of 52.8 he was not inconsistent by any means both of them are great in their own right and had to face top quality bowlers unlike the current generation and don't forget Lara scored 9 double centuries but i have to agree that Lara didn't get the appreciation he deserved

@Yah16786Ahmed

5 жыл бұрын

If lara was born in india ,he wud never score 400 or 375, bcoz there r no benign flat tracks like st johns,yes he wud score 100 or 200 Bcoz reverse swing and spin wud trouble batsmen most in india Lara always chased world records,sachin always wanted to score 100 for himself ,may be both liked the stats and numbers

@avr87

5 жыл бұрын

ajmal1993 r: But don't you think, despite not guaranteeing a win, chasing a 'world record' or a '100' may help prevent a loss? That still counts na?

So pretty to watch! I can only imagine what Sir Garfield looked like playing his strokes. God bless both.

Brian Lara 🙏🙏🙏🙏 you would never get bored watching his videos again and again. What a legend he is..... Wish if he would have got partners like Dravid and Laxman in his team then we would have witnessed more match winning centuries from Brian Lara... Most of his runs were scored under pressure but unfortunately lost most of them because of the hopeless batsmen and bowlers in the team (2000 - till he retired)

Brian Lara the classic batsman. Lots of love from Mohali Punjab India ❤️🌷👍🏿

Laura greatest player!

When this guy is roaring like a Tiger... opposition just find their way to watch and admire the class😎

the most stylish player in cricket history ever.

@skidmahn5832

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!

Killing stroking styles. A true legend.

After so many years I’m still looking at clips of Brian Lara. Can’t have enough

Brian Lara is better than every batsman in the world,

Brian brings in elegance and looks poetic in motion. He looks like an artist brushing strokes on a beautiful canvas. Tbose sweet timed shots and applause from the crowd ..how beautiful. This is what u come to watch and he is pure genius

truly...the greatest test batsman of the modern era!!

Brian Lara, the Greatest batsman ever in cricket

is there anything more beautiful in cricket than brian Lara playing an executive cover drive??

That straight drive is orgasmic. Fucking beautiful!

That high bat lift ,from an elegant batsman Lara at his best sheer genius legendary player

Sorry to say when Lara stop playing cricket it was the end of me watching cricket.I use to leave nyc come Trinidad every time they play in Trinidad just love to see him on the go he was just the best for me

Lara was a class act as the range of strokes he possesses is something great. The match winning innings that Lara played at Barbados in 1999 was truly amazing. Sachin could never have dreamt of doing something like that.

@vishwakaran9020

7 жыл бұрын

Rohan Satelkar ... pichi pulka he did against the great pak bowling in 99 the greatest arch rival ,,, but bad luck n injury spoiled his efforts... otherwise wat an innings that was ....

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

Lara cudnt dream of consistency. Allan Donald : Consistency is the factor that makes Tendulkar special. He is often spoken about in the same breath as Brian Lara, but as far as I am concerned, the comparison does not even begin. Lara is not half as consistent as Tendulkar and lacks the discipline of the latter. The left-hander plays in a more loose manner and is not that controlled or patient during the first 20 minutes of his innings. Lara was unbelievable in 1994, but he has never been able to recreate that magic consistently after that. Which is why I rate my dismissal of Tendulkar at Durban in 1996 as the best ball I've eve

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

that one innings wont make him the greatest ever.

@SumitSharma-bq3ec

Жыл бұрын

lets talk about odi test both sachin was dad of your LARA

Stylish prince so humble down to earth !!lara ke Kareeb koi nahi

its always fun to watch him bat.

What a player Brian is

When Lara and Tendulkar, two of the greatest batsmen of all time have acknowledged each other's talent and have immense respect for each other i dont know why the fans of these two great players always belittle them and their talent. Coming back to the video,Lara was a class act.

@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58

6 жыл бұрын

Rohan Fernandes. Because Sachins fans refuse to all anyone to say or consider that he's not the goat plain and simply

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

why is he not GOAT?? just because Lara had freak attractive looking shots?? Had big attractive test scores which resulted in 14 losses nd 12 draws with Ambrose, Walsh and Bishop on his side till 2000. Just because someone likes his flamboyant attractive strokes doesnt make him the best. Where was he in WCs for his side?? Got out on duck 20 times in his 131 test career..suffered with loads of inconsistency. Flopped in the entire test series against Eng 2004 at his peak..getting out on ducks two times. Flopped in 7 innings and then made 400, the innings which even Ricy Ponting termed slefish. His own team mate Ridley Jacobs called him selfish. U want destroyers in tests?? Sehwag is the ultimate destoyer.has got big scores in test cricket..two triple hundreds and 4 double hndreds and a SR of 82 and an average of 50 after 110 tests. U kidding me?..he is father of destruction in tests, but do we Indians term him the best in tests?? No, right? ..www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/story/208591.html "Jacobs slams 'selfish' Lara"

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

Lara had four 50 plus test scores in Aus against Mcgrath and company in 27 innings including 10 single digit scores and 3 ducks. Fact is he averaged in early 30s for 2 years and critics were after him like hell. Its good he always made these big attractive scores quickly..a guy with such big scores must be averaging 60 plus in 131 tests but averages 51..because he had many low points. Talk about the series where he made 400. Other 7 innings of that series he totally flopped. But then came up with that majestic 400*. It was like this. He had 3 single digit scores in those 7 innings with 2 ducks. He had 20 ducks in his 131 test career. He made attractive scores along with so many sub par performances. He was an enigma. I dont think anyone can be like Lara in future. He had the most attractive batting style ever. Was Hit and miss. When he hit.. try saving your souls.

@Aman-nk5uq

6 жыл бұрын

Most attractive? Yes. Flamboyant? Yes. Mix bag with lots of lows and attractive highs. Hit and miss kind of guys are the not the best ever. Most complete and best ever?? NO.

Lara is the best there is , best there was , and the best there ever will be

Greatest batsman of the era..

I remember a match in Sharjah when basit Ali scored 120 odd and walked down the pitch to tonk Ambrose for six more than once ... Didn't feel there was anyway Pakistan could lose. But then came Lara and treated Wasim and waqar as if they were debashish mohanty and Abhay kuruvilla wtf .... What an innings that was

a joy to watch. a gift from God.

Lara such a amazing player world stylish i am big fan of lara

The entertaining test batsman of all time

it´s so sad that everybody gets old. I wish that some people like Brian wouldn´t get old... :(

Such a treat to watch Lara,s batting

The cricket ball was so devoted to Lara's bat,maybe because of how he caresses it.

First straight drive. Perfect.

what a beauty to watch

I remember this match and i was so disappointed that Brian Lara didn't get his hundred....

People would still pay to watch his stroke plays. No one ever come close to Lara.

That straight drive was very beautiful.

straight drive....classic.....😍

Beautiful😍❤ Placement is remarkable

I don't care what anyone says Lara is the best batting genius I've ever seen. He did things you can't coach just pure genius at work, closest thing to him was KP, fantastic player!

He is not only cricketer he is a artist he seems a great dancer when he was playing and his innings was like a good melodious songs......great brriliant stylish lara

@anandr1385

5 жыл бұрын

ya zindagi his bat is his brush, the ball his paint, and the pitch his canvas

why always compare the greats, aren't they all are great in their own ways

@muhammadummar7800

7 жыл бұрын

Well said man,just like in case of Lara and Tendulkar,one was more classy other was more consistent.

@DeepakMishra-do6yr

4 жыл бұрын

Man you really enjoy cricket....these legends are entertainers and have helped sustain and progress the baton from there predecessors. So it is better to respect them not compare and belittle them.

@sudhanshumitra1989

3 жыл бұрын

@@muhammadummar7800 absolutely right...but in test cricket Lara was dangerous...

@TheJonkerr7

3 жыл бұрын

because it is mainly Indians who start the argument! It is apparently impossible for them to accept anybody is better than their player so they hijack every comment session to prove their point. The only way to escape it is to avoid the comments which is a shame becasue much of the joy comes from the discussion...but not with that type of supporter.

@himanshusingla1875

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJonkerr7 I can't say about all Indians but my all time favorite team is 90s Pakistan, Favorite bowler is Waqar and favorite batsman is Sachin that's why I replied to a comment targeting Sachin. I only boast about the master coz he was the best in every situation, every format, every condition for 20+ years. I will never boast about the other ten clowns whom he bore for 11 years which allowed idiots to accuse him of not winning enough matches. His 136 with a sore back against pak at Chennai was one example of his numerous lone warrior innings which went to vain in 90s. Only post 00 under Dada he tasted wins with help of legends like Dravid, Dada, Bhaji, yuvi, Sehwag, VVS, zaheer, Dhoni and others.. Facing and surviving fireballs by Akram, Waqar, Khan at 16,winning The golden bat at 23 and 30 Winning an orange cap at 37 and a wc at 38 , Scoring most runs across formats at home and away is not everyone's cup of tea.

ONE OF THE GREATS OF CRICKET..💪💪

lara, the bradman of batting.

@shubham5948

6 жыл бұрын

Batman*

@shubham5948

6 жыл бұрын

Don, the brian of batting

Straight Drive at 1:45 is just like one of Tendulkar batting left handedly . Absolutely magnificent

@rajbalrampersad3092

3 жыл бұрын

Sachin might be "God" in India, but Lara is "Him" in the rest of the world.

Love brian lara love west indes love from amritsar india

I've nt seen a guy stroke the ball more beautifully Lara was a joy to watch bat he had flair and had the Indian wrist stroke play

Batting magician

the great brian lara

Awww,that 1st & 2nd shot look real good in real time an in slow motion

He’s the best of stylish batsman’s cricket have ever produced.Look at his balance,back lift and his flow through the shot wow...

Truely a legend..

Undoubtedly Lara is a gifted player. Batting genius. Elegant and stylish batsman.

The greatest of all. Mr. Brian Lara. And last but not least another great of the game Mr. Andrew Flintoff.

Lara is more stylish & flamboyant Tendulkar is classy to watch

very good player Brain Lara

Lara is by far the best.... The technique, the movements at wrists, head placement and that sound off the bat..... Man, no comparison

i miss these days,,,pure cricket

Left hand legend

Greatest batsmen ever to have lived

@TheTredoc

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!

The most beautiful straight drive I have ever seen

"All hails Brian Charles Lara!"

One thing is sure and that is lara and tendukar are the two greatest batsmen in recent times

@Aman-nk5uq

3 жыл бұрын

Yupp in last 30 years.

@rajbalrampersad3092

3 жыл бұрын

If you were trying to play for a draw, then Tendulkar is your man, but if you are going for the win, then Lara is the one. Enough said.

@MegaNarsinha

3 жыл бұрын

@@rajbalrampersad3092 absolutely right about that

@KhosoAbid

2 жыл бұрын

Ponting also

1:28 that straight drive.

@shivaprasadss2660

5 жыл бұрын

I was amazed about that stroke.. sorry I took 2 years to reply...

@arjiravikumar7064

4 жыл бұрын

@@shivaprasadss2660 yes sorry 1 year for reply

@itsmerizwan3059

3 жыл бұрын

@@arjiravikumar7064 sorry for replying in delivery time(after 9 months 😅😅) Man when I saw this drive I was like oooohhhooooo wowww

@vinyakkesarwani2083

3 жыл бұрын

@@itsmerizwan3059 i am replying 1 day later sorry

@vedavidhyam5860

3 жыл бұрын

Sry took 5 yrs to reply but that shot 😍😍😍

put more of his batting than someone talking about him ... he doesn't need any introduction... his bat speaks for himself ...

Where is Ramnaresh sarwan these days, he and chanderpaul truly accompany Lara in his endeavours, these two were also great players,

@nick0tiger

5 жыл бұрын

Alot of issues between sarwan and the cricket board forced him out of the game, shame, but he is now a successful entrepreneur and a family man

@drsairaviteja5842

3 жыл бұрын

@@nick0tiger sarwan is very very underrated from west indies.

Lara means Class, Style, Genius

It is incredible how this WI team kept loosing despite having Lara, sarwan, Chanderpaul and Gayle with the bay and a decent Bowling attack.

The Prince of Port of Spain

Love just love the commentry