Brian Lara Names Four Batters Who Could Break His Test Record

Brian Lara, the legendary West Indian batsman, holds the world record for the highest individual score in a Test innings, with his mammoth 400 not out against England in 2004. This record has stood unchallenged for nearly two decades, and Lara believes that only a select few modern-day batters have the potential to break it.

Lara's record-breaking knock came at a time when he was at the peak of his powers. He had already broken Gary Sobers' previous record of 365 in 1994, setting the mark at 375. A decade later, Australia's Matthew Hayden surpassed Lara's record with a score of 380. However, Lara reclaimed the record just a few months later with his historic 400.

When asked about who among the current generation of batters could potentially break his record, Lara identified two Indian batsmen and two from England. He named Zak Crawley and Harry Brook from England, and Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill from India.

Lara believes that these players have the necessary aggression and talent to achieve such a feat. Both Jaiswal and Gill have shown an insatiable hunger for runs in red-ball cricket. Jaiswal has already scored two double centuries in his nine-Test career, while Gill has four hundreds in 25 Tests.

Jaiswal's highest score is 214 not out, while Gill's is 128. However, Lara believes that if they find the right conditions and form, they have the potential to break his record.

Lara's record is a testament to his exceptional batting skills and the dominance he held over bowlers during his era. It remains to be seen whether any modern-day batter can match or surpass his achievement, but the players identified by Lara certainly have the talent and potential to make a run at it.

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