Brian Charles Lara and Ricky Thomas Ponting are two contemporary greats in Test match batting (not that they have not done well in ODIs). Lara and Ponting have a compact stance, but the back lift ...

On April 12, 20 years ago, Brian Lara swept England’s off-spinner Gareth Batty for a single to bring up the first individual score of 400 in Test cricket, the only quadruple to date.

Brian Lara is widely considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He leaves an indelible impact on the game with his extraordinary batting abilities and unrivaled grace.

Secondly, Brian Lara is a legend. For someone of that stature to keep that record is deserved. If I get the chance to do it again, I'd do it exactly the same way.

He had the chance of surpassing Brian Lara to register the highest individual score in Test cricket. However, it was not to be as he chose to declare the innings when he was batting on 367 not out.

And, secondly, Brian Lara is a legend, let's be real," Mulder said at the close of play on Monday. "He got 400 against England [in Antigua in 2004] and for someone of that stature to keep that ...