Legends5 min

Brian Lara: The Backlift and the Left-Hander's Art

How Brian Lara's high backlift and extraordinary eye produced the two highest scores in Test history, and why his technique was simultaneously orthodox and unique.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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