The World Cup has been ended a few days ago. Team India was exceptional throughout the tournament. They won all nine matches in the group stage and defeated New Zealand in the semifinal. Being unbeaten, Team India qualified for the final. In the tournament, Indian opener Shubhman Gill performed exceptionally well. After watching the masterclass, cricket icon Brian Lara praised him.
Brian Lara’s Record:
Shubhman Gill is a talented batter on the team. At such a young age, Shubman Gill achieves so many things. He has become a regular member of the Indian squad. In this edition of the World Cup, he made his World Cup debut. This season was great for him. He tested positive for Dengue before the World Cup. He made a comeback in the match against Pakistan. In that match, he made several half-centuries.
Shubman Gill is in excellent form. He is showing his greatness with his bat. West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara praised him for his excellent form. That is something big for Shubman Gill. he said, “Shubman Gill will break my record of 400* and 501*. He’s the most talented batter of this era,”
Brian Lara’s Record:
Brian Lara is an all-time cricket legend of West Indian and world cricket. He was a powerhouse of batting excellence. In 2003-04, in the fourth test match against England, Brian Lara showcased his batting masterclass. He played an unbeaten knock of 400 runs in 582 balls. He smashed 43 boundaries and 4 over-boundaries. In that match, West Indies declared their innings on 751/5. The match ended up being drawn.
Another unbelievable record is named after Brian Lara. In 1994, Brian Lara played an exceptional knock of 501* in a county match. He remained unbeaten on 501 runs in 427 balls. He smashed 62 boundaries and 10 over-boundaries. Those records are unbreakable till now.
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