Murray: Lara in list of ‘elite’ omissions

Brian Charles Lara’s cricketing credentials assure the left-handed former maestro a place in the annals of West Indies and world cricket history.

But his achievements, including the world record for the highest Test score and highest first class score—and at one time most runs in Tests—were not enough to guarantee his spot in the Wisden all-time Test World XI and according to former Test cricketer Deryck Murray, Lara’s joins “an elite group of players who were not included in the list.”

Earlier this week Australia great Don Bradman was named captain of an all-time Test World XI to mark the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.

Also included is his compatriot Shane Warne, who during the 1990s established himself as arguably the greatest leg-spinner in the game.

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