Former West Indies captain and legendary cricketer Brian Lara is set to visit Nepal. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), which is also the organizer of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), announced that Lara is coming to Nepal in connection with the NPL.
Lara is expected to arrive in Nepal this week and will attend the Nepal Premier League. However, CAN has not disclosed details about the duration of his stay, his engagements, or other specifics.
This will be Lara’s first visit to Nepal, and his arrival has excited Nepali cricket fans. Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the game, Lara’s visit is a monumental moment for cricket enthusiasts in Nepal.
Brian Lara, often referred to as the “Prince of Port of Spain,” had an illustrious international career. Known for his extraordinary batting prowess, he holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket, a staggering 400 not out, achieved against England in 2004. He is also the only batsman to score 500 runs in a first-class match, which he accomplished in 1994 for Warwickshire. Lara captained the West Indies in several successful campaigns and is remembered for his unmatched ability to dominate bowlers with his elegant yet powerful stroke play. His influence on world cricket remains unparalleled.
In the past, Nepal has hosted other cricketing legends like Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar, and Shahid Afridi, and Brian Lara’s visit adds another feather to Nepal’s cap.
