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Brian Lara had mentioned his admiration for both Jaiswal and Brook during a conversation about the future of Test batting

Who will break Brian Lara 400 record? The legend reveals

Brian Lara had mentioned his admiration for both Jaiswal and Brook during a conversation about the future of Test batting (Credits: X)

Former England captain Michael Atherton recently recalled a fascinating prediction made by cricket legend Brian Lara, who had once named rising stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harry Brook as potential candidates to break his iconic 400-run record in Test cricket. Lara, the West Indies batting great, etched his name in the history books back in 2004 with an unbeaten 400 against England at Antigua—an achievement that remains the highest individual score in Test history. According to Atherton, Lara had mentioned his admiration for both Jaiswal and Brook during a conversation about the future of Test batting.

Can anyone break Brian Lara 400 record?

He noted their fearless approach, solid technique, and hunger for big runs—qualities required to achieve something as extraordinary as a quadruple century. Atherton said that while Lara’s feat has stood the test of time, the evolution of attacking Test cricket in the modern era makes it increasingly possible for new-generation batters to challenge it. Yashasvi Jaiswal, in particular, has been in sensational form for India, showing glimpses of dominance and patience that could set him on such a path. Similarly, England’s Harry Brook has made headlines with his aggressive yet composed Test performances under the ‘Bazball’ approach, drawing comparisons with legends early in his career.

In a remarkable display of endurance and skill, South Africa’s stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 in the second Test against Zimbabwe, etching his name into the record books. His marathon innings is now the fifth-highest individual score in the history of Test cricket, sitting just behind Brian Lara’s iconic 400* and 375, Matthew Hayden’s 380, and Mahela Jayawardene’s 374. Mulder’s knock was a blend of patience, technique, and controlled aggression, and it gave South Africa a commanding position in the match.

Interestingly, despite being within reach of surpassing Lara’s historic 400, Mulder chose to declare the innings in a move that has divided opinions in the cricketing world. While some applauded his selflessness and team-first approach, others felt he missed a golden opportunity to break one of the game’s most revered individual records. The declaration, aimed at giving his bowlers ample time to force a result, has reignited the age-old debate between personal milestones and team objectives.

"I spoke to Brian Lara on the eve of his first record breaking innings, his 375, and I said do you expect somebody to break it? He said somebody will definitely break it because of the pace at which the modern player scores. I asked who is more likely to do it? He mentioned Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harry Brook, he thought perhaps they were likely to have a crack at it," stated former England cricketer Michael Atherton.

The rise of young talent in international cricket has been remarkable, with several players making a strong impression early in their careers. Among them, an emerging Indian batter has already achieved the rare feat of scoring multiple double centuries in a short span, showcasing immense composure and talent at the highest level. His ability to build long innings and dominate quality bowling attacks has earned him praise from fans and experts alike.

On a similar note, England’s Harry Brook has also made headlines with his outstanding performances. In the first Test against Pakistan in 2024, Brook scored a remarkable 317, marking one of the most impressive knocks of his career and one of the highest scores in English Test history. His innings demonstrated his ability to control the game and punish bowlers with flair and precision. Together, these young stars represent the exciting new generation poised to lead cricket’s future.

"First of all, he was the captain, he had the choice. He chose not to because he felt he needed time to bowl them out. Watching him in that WTC Final, in the comm box, a lot of the murmurs were, 'Oh, Wiaan Mulder at No.3? It must just be a fit in for just this match'. He had a tough start in the first innings, but came out there and fought really nicely and played a very valuable knock, even though not very big in numbers, but definitely made an impact. But did I expect him to get 367? I don't think so," said former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik. 

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