
West Indian batman Brian Lara takes his helmet off 11 December 2000, during a match against Australia on the third day of the West Indies Cricket Tour at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Lara has been nursing a hamstring injury that is defying specialists' prediction of an early cure.© AFP

11 Dec 2000: Brian Lara of the West Indies leaves the field after being caught by Martin Love of Australia A off the bowling of Brad Hodge for 231, during day three of the four day tour match between Australia A and the West Indies, at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia.© Getty Images

11 Dec 2000: Brian Lara of the West Indies reaches his century, during day three of the four day tour match between Australia A and the West Indies, at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia.© Getty Images