England’s Joe Root has climbed to seventh on the all-time Test run-scorers list, surpassing legendary batsman Brian Lara. Root achieved the milestone during the third Test against West Indies at Edgbaston, reaching 11,998 runs in his 261st innings. He now sits behind Kumar Sangakkara and ahead of Alaister Cook in the elite rankings.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off in a crucial match on Saturday, with both teams needing a win to secure a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs. RCB currently sit sixth in the standings with 12 points from 13 matches, while CSK are third with 14 points from the same number of games.
RCB will need to defeat CSK and hope for other results to go their way, while a win will be enough for CSK to qualify. Former West Indies batsman Brian Lara believes that RCB has a good chance of winning the match and qualifying for the playoffs, citing their recent form and the presence of in-form players like Virat Kohli.
Suryakumar Yadav’s recent resurgence bodes well for India ahead of the T20 World Cup. However, his batting position remains a topic of debate, with Brian Lara suggesting he should bat at No. 3, ahead of Virat Kohli. While Kohli is expected to retain his familiar No. 3 spot, Lara believes Yadav’s exceptional T20 skills and ability to control the game warrant the top spot.
Legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara has cautioned India’s coach Rahul Dravid to have proper plans in place for star players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the T20 World Cup. Lara believes it’s crucial to convey these plans clearly to get the best out of the team. He cites the example of the West Indies team’s disappointment in the 1987 World Cup, where they faced defeat despite having experienced players, emphasizing the need for a balanced team with a clear strategy.
West Indies legend Brian Lara praised Yashasvi Jaiswal for his century against Mumbai Indians, highlighting his maturity and ability to balance aggression with calculated shot-making. Jaiswal’s impressive knock led Rajasthan Royals to a nine-wicket victory. Pacers Sandeep Sharma also impressed with a five-wicket haul. Lara acknowledged Sharma’s journey as an unsold player to a key performer. Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch praised Sanju Samson’s leadership skills, citing their clinical approach in the IPL.
Batting legend Brian Lara hailed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s innings against Mumbai Indians as an exhibition of maturity and poise, highlighting his balance between patience and aggression. Lara praised Jaiswal’s ability to pick the right shots and maintain a high strike rate without taking unnecessary risks. Sandeep Sharma’s exceptional bowling performance, including a five-wicket haul, also drew admiration from Lara, who lauded his consistency and professionalism despite going unsold at the auction a few years ago.
West Indies cricketing legend Brian Lara heaped praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal for his impressive century against Mumbai Indians. Lara highlighted the youngster’s ability to balance patience with aggression and lauded his responsible and mature innings. Additionally, Lara praised the bowling performance of Sandeep Sharma, who led Rajasthan Royals to a nine-wicket win with a five-wicket haul. Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch also commended Sanju Samson’s leadership skills, noting the team’s composure under his guidance.
Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal shared a heartwarming moment with West Indies legend Brian Lara after scoring a match-winning century against Mumbai Indians on Monday. Jaiswal’s knock helped RR secure their seventh win of the season, and Lara praised the young batter for his maturity and responsibility.
In an IPL 2024 match against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a match-winning century, earning praise from West Indies legend Brian Lara. Jaiswal’s performance helped RR beat MI at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium. Medium pacer K. Sharma also starred with a 5 for 18 bowling performance, impressing Lara with his dedication despite going unsold at the auction two years ago. Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson’s leadership was also lauded by former Australia skipper Aaron Finch.
Brian Lara has highlighted the impressive qualities of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century against Mumbai Indians, emphasizing the young batter’s ability to control his aggression while maintaining a high strike rate and executing proper cricket shots. Jaiswal’s timely form and maturity have impressed Lara, who believes the innings was well-constructed and bodes well for both Jaiswal’s individual prospects and Rajasthan Royals’ playoff aspirations.
