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Brian Lara's batting world record

In April 1994, the great West Indies batsman hit 375 runs against England in Antigua.

In April 1994, West Indies batsman Brian Lara set a new world record of 375 for the highest ever score in test cricket. The milestone that made Lara a superstar came against England in Antigua, and took him three days of play. Simon Watts brings together the memories of Lara and England bowler Angus Fraser.

PHOTO: Brian Lara in action (Getty Images)

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Mon 15 Apr 2019 03:50GMT

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