But when Lara mentioned that he was talking about Hanif’s record, Piper was speechless. For starters, he was not even the second-choice overseas player for the county that year. The previous record, held by Hanif Mohammad for 35 years, has always appeared as unattainable as Gary Sobers’ Test record had. A welter of other records went as well, including the most boundaries in an innings and most runs in a day, but by now all attention was on the big one, Hanif’s 499. That’s when Lara’s name started doing rounds.

Former Warwickshire and England player Tim Munton said the following: ‘Loved the premier of the film… A brilliant balance of fans, family and players recollection of a very special achievement.’. In fact, as per Keith Piper (who scored an unbeaten 116 in that innings), Lara had his eyes set on the highest ever score of 499 in First-Class matches by Hanif Mohammad, at lunch itself. On this, the then-county coach, Bob Woolmer had said (as mentioned in Lara’s biography by James Fuller): Lara’s arrival turned the fortunes of The Bears, who had finished 16th in the previous year’s championship. Brian Lara scored an unbeaten 501 while playing for Warwickshire in 1994. The next ball was driven for four, Lara was engulfed by Piper, and play closed. Players like Shane Warne, David Boon, Phil Simmons, and Manoj Prabhakar were considered as replacements. The wicket-keeper thought that Lara was referring to his own score of 375 and said that it would be a cakewalk.

It’s nice to have records and be on top but I’ve still got a lot of cricket ahead of me and I need to be more consistent. Iconic Productions is a Royal Television Society award nominated independent production company based in Birmingham. Lara, who was strongest cutting and pulling or flicking off his legs, achieved most of the milestones with boundaries, including sixes to pass 200 and Hick’s 405. In 2014 Sam was employed on a freelance basis by Blue Hippo Media as Archive Researcher on their feature documentary film‘Bicycle’ which screened successfully at independent cinemas across the world. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies.

Coming back to the 501, it is a record which has stood tall for the last 26 years and will probably do so for many many years to come. He began with four consecutive centuries in as many innings, and then scored a fifth in his sixth innings. By the end of the season, Lara had proved that not only was he the best at the club, but also on the verge of becoming the best in the world.

At 497, he played three balls from the occasional bowler John Morris defensively then was surprised to be cracked on the helmet by a bouncer off the fourth. In response, Warwickshire lost their first wicket at the score of just eight, and in walked the Prince of Trinidad.

He looked tired, but elated, just like Brian Lara himself. Well, with more than 200 runs needed for the record, Piper’s surprise was obvious. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.   ‘I didn’t realise we were in the last over until four balls had been bowled,’ he said.

Privacy Policy It inspired both his teammates and the opponents. Having made 174 runs in the first session, including an enormous six off David Cox over deep midwicket, he added 133 in the second, leaving him 82 short at tea. Note – All the quotes are from Brian Lara’s biography by James Fuller, Specsavers County Championship Division 1, 2019. In a cheeky comment, Roger Twose (who later on went to play for New Zealand), wrote on Lara’s locker, “Welcome, to the second-best left-hander at the club.”. Brian Lara scored an unbeaten 501 while playing for Warwickshire in 1994. That same glazed, slightly awed look was on the faces of the 500-plus spectators patiently queueing for completed scorecards after the game. Eventually, Prabhakar made the cut, but he too couldn’t join the team owing to an ankle injury. It’s hard to compare my Test 375 with 501 here. Sally Morris – wife of former Durham and England batsman John Morris – had this to say: ‘It was fantastic… All cricket and non-cricket fans will love this!’. “What is meant to be always finds a way.”. In order to break the record, the Trinidadian had to score 82 runs in about an hour and a half in the final session. In its gestation, on Friday he was bowled off a no-ball for 10 and dropped by the wicketkeeper Chris Scott six runs later. Lara revealed afterwards just how much pressure he had been under during the final stages of his innings.

This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. He also plays club cricket recreationally. Lara’s good form continued, and Warwickshire won the County Championship for the first time since 1972.

Paul Smith was a key member of the Warwickshire side that won a historic treble in 1994 and a former team-mate of Brian Lara. But three and half months into 1994 during England’s tour to the Caribbean, he brought about a huge positive change. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. He then accelerated, adding 147 off the next 78 to be 285 at lunch.

In scoring an unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire against Durham yesterday, Lara added the most prized batting record in non-international cricket to the Test equivalent he garnered less than two months ago against England in Antigua. He had asked Piper, “Do you think I can go for the record?”. To say that Lara was in an attacking mood would be an understatement. Such is Lara’s appetite for runs one wonders whether this record will last the season. Website by Class Creative. Take the case of Brian Lara’s knock of 501 not out, scored while playing for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994. Durham brought up their highest-ever total of 556 for 8. He broke Hanif Mohammad's record of 499 which was made in 1959, and it stands to this day. Durham scorer, Brian Hunt, said he had never worked as hard in his life but it had been worth it. Eventually, he signed for Warwickshire just a few days before he scored his triple-century. When on 497, he was calmly waiting to do the inevitable, or at least that’s what he thought. Brian Lara réalise en 1994 le plus haut total individuel en une manche en test-match, 375 courses. Thus, on the final day, only academic interest was left in the game after the home side had avoided the follow-on. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

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That spot had been occupied by the South African fast bowler Allan Donald since 1987, but international duty had made him unavailable for the 1994 season. But his appetite had not been satiated. 200 Reaches double-hundred in 224 minutes off 220 balls with 30 fours and two sixes, 300 Becomes first player to score triple-century at Edgbaston in either domestic or international cricket, 300 Reaches triple-hundred in 280 minutes off 278 balls with 44 fours and seven sixes, 305 not out by Frank Foster against Worcestershire at Dudley in 1914, 306 Sets Warwickshire individual scoring record, 322 by Viv Richards for Somerset against Warwickshire at Taunton in 1985, 323 Achieves highest score by a West Indian in England, beating, 325 Equals Don Bradman’s 1938 achievement of 1,000 runs in seven first-class innings, 400 Reaches quadruple-hundred in 367 minutes off 350 balls with 53 fours and eight sixes, 406 Achieves highest score in England this century, beating Graeme Hick’s 405, 411 Becomes 19th player to score 300 runs in a day 425 Achieves highest ever score in England, beating Archie MacLaren’s 424 for Lancashire against Somerset at Taunton in 1895, 429 Helps Warwickshire set county record total, beating 657 for 6 v Hampshire in 1899 and 657 for 7 v Glamorgan this season, 457 Achieves highest individual score in a day, beating the 345 made by Charlie Macartney for Australia against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in 1921, 494 Breaks record for most boundaries in an innings, beating 68 by Percy Perrin for Essex v Derbyshire at Chesterfield in 1904, 501 Sets all-time individual scoring record.
Anyone who is into Brian Lara or cricket in general should check out this film…Brian Lara was such a kind guy who achieved so much and this will stand the test of time – much like 501 Not Out…Thank you for creating a piece of work which will inspire both young and old’.

At 306 he passed Warwickshire’s highest score, at 406 he passed the highest in England this century. You just have to cherish both of them.’. Lara was surprised to say the least. Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU Nevertheless, with just two balls to go, he hit the next one to the boundary and a record which had stood for 35 years had been broken. He broke Hanif Mohammad's record of 499 which was made in 1959, and it stands to this day. Cookie Policy He captained the tournament-winning Trinidad and Tobago, who profited from a match-winning 116 from Lara. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. By using our website, you agree to our cookies use. In scoring an unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire against Durham yesterday, Lara added the most prized batting record in non-international cricket to the Test equivalent he garnered less than two months ago against England in Antigua. Brian Lara's unbeaten 501, 25 years on, still looks unconquerable The Trinidadian’s first-class masterpiece for Warwickshire remains the world … He scored 133 runs in the next session and was on 418 at tea. Though the record was achieved with an off-driven four off Morris, it should be noted that throughout his innings Durham were trying, both by using proper bowlers and fielding seriously. In 11 Tests, he had scored 830 runs at an average of 46, with just one century (277 against Australia in 1993). ‘The blow was a surprise but being told I needed three runs off two balls made me very nervous,’ he said. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. There were no initial signs that he was going to conquer a peak which had never been done a batsman in First-Class cricket. Paul Smith was a key member of the Warwickshire side that won a historic treble in 1994 and a former team-mate of Brian Lara.