What a generation of international cricketers that was!!! Once in a lifetime kind of players!!! Tendulkar, Ponting, Lara, Warne, Muralidharan, McGrath, Wasim Akram, Kumble, Kallis, Shaun Pollock

Such a kind and humble man Brian Lara is. What a privilege I've had to watch him play cricket and now listen to his commentary on Fox, would love to see him back next summer.

Brain Lara was the most stylish batsman ever to grace the earth . Warne, Murali, Macgrath , Akram all looked helpless when we was on mood !

When Lara was determined to score runs, no one could stop him or compete with him. He was unstoppable.

I'm so glad he mentioned Carl Hooper! Such an underrated cricketer. He was class. Like he said he had so much grace in his batting. Also his dance hop run-up when he bowled.

Im glad he mentioned his own teammates. Curtly Ambrose was the most intimidating bowler i have ever had the pleasure of watching and meeting.

My world 11 (test) last 30 years:- Hayden Tendulkar B. Lara Dravid R. Ponting(c) J. kallis A. Gilchrist Wasim akram Shane warne G.mcgrath Murali/Steyn according to pitch Beat my team

What makes Lara so special and distinguished was the fact that he was superbly stylish, elegant, effective ...but also that max time he was more like a LONE WARRIOR ....and to score n win matches for so long was just INCREDIBLE !!! ❤

Always remember his 688 runs in 3 tests against Sri Lanka back in 2001

Brian's honesty and simplicity is rare to see.

Brian Lara! You are the best Batsman I have watched up until this point in Cricket! You were not just magical in playing your shots and this was every and any shot, but your mental space!

Sachin was a cricketing legend, hero, great etc etc, in his playing days. Rare to see a player like Sachin playing tests at tender age, facing ferocious attack well and served India for over a decade, without break. Speakes volumes of his LOVE for Cricket, involvement, dedication & discipline etc etc. Surely, he would have plenty plenty to give back to the game. When is????? still. Is it Arjun, if not others? Arjun is blessed with good cricketing physique, best eyes to coach, BEST exposure EVER, to become Sir Garfield, gradually. Arjun, work hard and give us thrill. You can. Cheers!!

Lara is probably my most favorite player in any sport. The man was talented, easy with his playing style, really enjoyed the game from the videos I have seen, a good team player by how Ambrose hugs him when he destroyed Aussies in Australia and a great player. Above all, he comes across as humble and not cocky. Glad you came to represent WI in cricket and the cricketing world enjoyed your decades showing your skills and all your great innings over many years.

Brian lara. What a talent he was.

It s so nice to Lara after a long time. Lara was a stylish and ferocious batsman of his time.

Lara was the most stylish batsman . Nothing in Cricket is more beautiful than see Lara batting and Wasim bowling .

Sir Brian Lara was one of the greatest of all time batsman. It was just beautiful watching his game. He troubled all great spinners and fast bowlers. Amazing talent and a great leader.

Both Lara and Sachin played in an era where some of the greatest bowlers of world cricket were in their prime. And both these batsmen not only played but thrived against those mean bowling machines, carrying the weight of the entire team on their shoulders and playing some of the best cricket innings humans will ever get to watch 👍

I feel blessed to have watched all those legends (at their peak) he named & the man himself! A generation of extraordinary gentlemen graced this beautiful game called cricket!

Style ,class ,timing ,performance equals to BRIAN CHARLES LARA what a player he was true LEGEND love nd huge respect from pakistan

Ricky was the biggest match winner batsman..absolute nerve of steels ..never broke in toughest knockout situations..even in his last worldcup last match also he scored a hundred..one of the greatest match winner batsmen of all time.. probably the greatest captain- batsman of all times♥️

Both Lara and Tendulkar seemed to announce their genius to the world at the SCG. Both made big runs there as young men, and immediately they were not "young players" anymore, but world class household names. Its a historical ground, and they played historical innings that launched their careers to another level.

Lara was a beautiful batsman to watch. Silky-Smooth Maestro.

Brian Lara is a synonym for Cricket, Cricket is incomplete without him.

Such a down to earth guy. He proved that, actions speak louder than words.

Brian Lara, Viv Richards, Greenridge, Gary Sobers, Curtly Ambrose, of course Malcolm Marshall. West Indies players are special and very widely admired in India.

Lara remembering azharuddin...gr8 compliment..

Any other of those legends doing this interview would all have B C Lara in their team too... Superb batsman...

Carl hooper and shivnarayan chandrapaul are very underrated but highly talented.

The windies just collapsed after Lara's time( were on the decline) but back in the 70's/ 80's, the defeats they would inflict especially to teams like India were humiliating.

Allan Donald talks abt Sachin ,Lara ,Steve waugh in an interview in 2009 , I had been watching Sachin Tendulkar on and off before we (South Africa) were readmitted in 1991. Everything about him is just so exceptional. He is wonderful technically and he has everything - class, speed, all the shots, and he is cool under pressure. Cricketers always talk about his amazing balance, even the Aussies. I've seen tapes of Sunil Gavaskar and if you split the screen between him and Tendulkar, they look virtually identical. I have never seen a man with such immaculate balance - it is freakish. People go to a Test match just to watch Tendulkar. I, for one, would rather watch him than bowl against him. Actually, I'm glad I'll never have to bowl to him in a Test match again, though I've been quite successful against him. He is No. 1 in my book - the best player I have ever had the privilege of bowling to. There's Steve Waugh and there's Brian Lara, who was wonderful in 1995, but Tendulkar is a class above, consistently special. The best knock I can remember him playing was at Newlands in 1997, when he was just unstoppable. We only got him thanks to a blinding catch by Adam Bacher off a hook shot, otherwise he would have gone on and on. Under Hansie Cronje we studied hard for a Tendulkar weakness. We thought he might be vulnerable, especially early in his innings, to the ball that is bowled from wide of the crease, coming back in off a good length. He might then be bowled through the gate, or be lbw, especially on English wickets. We also tried peppering him with short balls - not many top-class batters like that - but it didn't really seem to bother him. The one thing that might rattle him is being restricted. He loves scoring, and scoring quickly, and if he is frustrated, sometimes he goes out and looks for the big shot. I don't think he really gets rattled by sledging. Glenn McGrath tried it and Tendulkar just kept running at him and hitting him back over his head for four. I think that, like Steve Waugh, sledging just makes him more focused: I don't think it is a good idea to have a word. Tendulkar is already a legend so I'm not sure how he'll be remembered - what comes after legend? . He's the best in the world, one of the most magnificent players there's ever been. He's also a nice guy, a soft-hearted bloke who gives 110% and just loves playing cricket.

Man Ricky Ponting in his prime was sum else ..... destructible

Frankly, who all wish to see Windies national team to bounce back to their former glory, specially their TEST & ODI teams..?

It was always a pleasure to watch Lara bat, but I think it's equally a treat to watch him talk about cricket and his analysis of other greats of his time, the humility and respect for others is exemplary.

AN HONEST INTERVIEW A TRUE GENTLEMAN RESPECT

When Lara talking about Sachin , I feel like 'the best' is talking about 'the best' . Yes .......there can be two bests. We , the their generation , are privileged to see them both battling.

This man himself was a GOAT , so humble and appreciative of his colleagues !!

Just look at those names and many other legends were not discussed. Such a great time for any spectator to watch this amazing game of cricket.

He absolutely mentioned perfectly about Carl Hooper.

Finally Carl Hooper what a talent he had... really my childhood is really memorable when seeing the Caribbean great like Carl and Brian.. thanks a lot legends entertaining is...

Lara kya hai Maraa.. The stylish left hander was the only one who can play those rare long innings.. Very aggressive, great footwork, those cuts n pulls, hook pull glance, charging down, playing those famous knocks in Australia particularly wer he loves playing.. The best ever to play the game Brian Charles Lara!

All said, when Brian was on the crease, magic happened as he mesmerised everyone. He was always pushing the boundaries (no pun intended) with his immense capabilities .

Carl Hooper was indeed joy to watch. Simply effortless batting.

The last truly great West Indian batsman. One wonders when if there will be another. Elegance, oozed class and had an insatiable appetite for big scores.

A GOAT 🐐 Appreciating other GOATS 🐐

So true. Today's generation will never know what cricket excellence and rivalry used to be in those days. Even less known team zimbabwe had known players like Andy flower, grant flower, Evan Murray, Henry olonga. Imagine the level of competency in those days. Cricket will never be same.

Brian Lara is probably the greatest player of spin ever. The guy averages over a 100 against Murli.

Tendulkar was a master, it was like watching a skilled tradesman at work in a business that had been handed down for generations. He had reduced the business of elite batting to a craft. You could see the experience from how calculative he was, it was almost mechanical the way he'd squeeze out the last drop of every inning. With Lara, you got the sense that it was God given talent. When he wanted it, good luck trying to stop him. What's funny is that neither of them look like the beasts they were at the crease. Both slight in frame & physical stature. The cricketing crop of that generation was otherworldly. Love from Lahore.

What a great cricketer...

Carl Hoopers batting was pure class and full of elegance. He made the batting look so easy. But the guy left cricket early due to things known only to him.

Hooper was definitely a very stylish batsman who picked the gaps in the field at will. A very underrated allrounder.

Hooper was one of favorite players growing up..... everyone Lara mentioned is great...but Hooper was a minimalist maestro...simple action... simple bowling philosophy... great catcher....good defense with great aggression when needed...and most of all...gentleman of the game in his talk and walk...all and all a completely superb package...

Undisputed all time No 1 left handedBatsmen we in India were fortunate to watch when in our growing up days.

RIP great shane warne,you will be alive in our hearts always💖💖🌺🌺🌺

My Best 11 .. 1) Adam Gilchrist (WK) 2) Saeed Anwar 3) Ricky Pointing ( C ) 4) Viv Richards 5) Brain Lara 6) Jacques Kallis 7) Michale Bevan 8) Murlidharan 9) Curtly Ambrose 10)Wasim Akram 11) Shane Bond

What a joy it was to watch this guy bat...! Lara was truly special...!

My best 11... 1) Sachin Tendulkar 2) Adam Gilchrist 3)Brain Lara 4) Virat Kohli 5) Ricky ponting 6) MS Dhoni 7) Shane Warne 8) Bret Lee 9) Wasim Akram 10) Glen McGrath 11) Murlidharan

Yes, Carl Hooper was really a joy to watch.

Always a fan of carl hooper, still recall those days with fingers crossed waiting hooper to get out. More than useful bowler and as wristy and stylish as Azharuddin.

CARL HOOPER was a mythical talent.

Brian lara a true legend off the game,as a teenager growing up he was always a joy to look at,true definition of test cricketer.His batting stand said it all.All hail the king off cricket 🏏

What a brilliant analysis by Brian on his contemporaries !!! ❤

Brian Lara is like MJ of cricket.

He is the real king of cricket❤️ Brain Charles Lara ❤️ we all adore your style of play, you always looked stylish and commanding position while you were in your prime form. Lara you made us Love cricket to be honest ❤

My world XI last 30 years M. Hayden V. Sehwag R. Ponting (c) S. Tendulkar B. Lara J. Kallis A. Gilchrist (wk) S. Warne B. Lee W. Akram G. McGrath (edited to show Gilly as wk since some are confused 🙄)

This man Brian Lara, wants to bat for 5 days what a crazy dude. He is really dangerous 😂

Great for Carl Hooper to get a mention - I am an Aussie - but always had a soft spot for Carl Hooper when we played the Windies in the 90's

Carl Hooper is like Riquelme of Argentina.

All-Time Greatest XI: 1. Sir Don Bradman 2. Adam Gilchrist (Wicket-Keeper) 3. Brian Lara 4. Sachin Tendulkar 5. Sir Viv Richards (Captain) 6. Sir Garfield Sobers 7. Wasim Akram 8. Glenn McGrath 9. James Anderson 10. Shane Warne 11. Muttiah Muralitharan

Akram was undoubtedly the greatest! Not just the greatest left-arm pacer but the greatest of them all. As seconded by this legend himself

Brian Lara was very special batsman and more importantly a match winner.

Amazing cricketer he is. And even amazing guy :)

Definitely, Carl hooper is such a wonderful player and underrated.. He is a gem for sure. I wud say Vinod Kamli was hugely talented as well.. He cud hv such a great to the cricket World.

Sachin Tendulkar had Sehwag, Dravid, Azharuddin, Laxman, Ganguly. But Brian Lara only had Chanderpaul and others were Rubbish. Brian Lara was One Man Army. Best Batsman in last 30 Years BRIAN CHARLES LARA

Always admired lara

Glad he included Carl Hooper. Saw him play live for Kent in county championship and one day games many times. He was the best player I've ever seen against spin (including against Warne) and it just looked effortless for him. Hooper was also a class slip fielder and useful bowler, but as a batsmen with that amount of talent he should really have averaged 45+ in Test cricket.

Tendulkar and Pointing are batting greats, whereas Warne and Akram are Bowling greats. If we talk about Stats that includes Wickets and runs scored as well Warne has over 1001 wickets and 4200 runs across all formats not bad for a no 9 or no 10 batsman Wasim Akram has 916 wickets and 6600 runs across all formats a good record for someone who bats at 7 or 8 Sachin has 30,000 runs and 200 wickets across all formats Pointing has 28,000 runs and only 8 wickets If we talk about catches Warne has 205 (125 in the test and 80 in ODI) Sachin has 255 catches (115 in the test and 140 in ODI) Wasim has 132 catches (44 in the test and 88 in ODI) not bad for a fast bowler Ponting has 355 catches ( 195 in the test and 160 in the ODI) one of the best slip fielders Let's compare this with Jacques Kallis 25000 runs across all formats (13289 runs in test, 11 580 runs in odi) 62 centuries across all formats ( 45 centuries in test, 17 centuries in ODI) 331 catches across all formats ( 200 catches in the test, 131 catches in ODI) 565 wickets across all formats (292 wickets in test, 273 wickets in ODI) Warne, Wasim, Ponting and Tendulkar are greats during 90s and 2000s but if i has to pick out one player from that era then i would prefer Jacques Kallis i mean i am ready to drop either 2 of them in exchange of having Kallis in my team

Sir lara mine all time favourite cricketer bless him long heathlty happy life thanks

The man himself is an absolute legend in cricket history with his amazing batting skills!!

Really one of the greatest batsman of all time in the history of cricket 👍👍

So lucky to lived through golden period of cricket. Likes of Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Shoaib, Sachin, Brian lara and many more.

Cricket legends all time favourite Love from Peshawar Pakistan

Very fortunate to see the era of the phenomenon Brian Lara

my favourite batsman is and was lara only, a class apart along with sacin, those 2 are real GOAT as batsman

The era of legends 🥂

He played some of the nicest shots in cricket.

Good he mentioned Carl hooper . Making batting look easy

Brian Lara cricket on Sega was magical

Brian Lara was awesome and very very stylish player of all time

Lara is all class.

This is memorable.

i liked what he said about hooper .... he is very underrated

Warney was something else, the best I've ever seen, regards from Pakistan

I spent countless hours playing Brian Lara cricket 96 in my childhood pretending that I was Lara. I also tried that in Pakistan's street cricket with the lavish batlift and never survived more than an over. For me, Lara was a Prince because he wielded his bat like a sword. Thank you for the memories Sir.

it is so nice to hear a player select from their era. Too many clips on youtube are of players selecting and all time xi yet the players chosen 99.9% of the time played in the last 25 years . short memories and total disrespect for the history of the game

Ambrose was a threat back then...very accurate, very mean.. never gives even singles..

The legend of world cricket....

Wasim Akram ❤ The greatest fast bowler to ever grace the cricket field.

Back ground music anybody disliked it. It feels like I m watching some movie. Brian Charles Lara the prince the legend double centuries in Australia watching him bat against Warnie Mcgrath was a treat

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