Antigua Prime Minister congratulates Brian Lara on setting new world record
PM Spencer hugs Brian Lara after setting a new world
record. Photo by Maurice F. Merchant
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister of
Antigua and Barbuda Baldwin Spencer has congratulated West Indies Captain
Brian Lara on setting a new record score in Test Cricket at the Antigua
Recreation Grounds (ARG) in St. John’s. The
Prime Minster was among the first to congratulate the star batman on the field
after he accomplished the feat having faced 546 deliveries, hitting 42 fours
and four sixes. Prime Minister Spencer, who
also congratulated Lara on Sunday for scoring 300 runs, said that by regaining
the world record, he has proven that he is one of the world’s greatest batsmen
who have attained great accomplishments through hard work.
The country’s leader, who watched every stroke played by the Trinidadian
left-hander, said that it was a pleasure watching Lara play superlative
strokes all over the field. Lara had set the first world record her at the ARG
ten years ago hitting 375 runs. Mr. Spencer
also commended Antiguan wicketkeeper/batman Ridley Jacobs for a well played
century and for sharing an unbroken partnership with Brian Lara. “Ridley has
been a pillar of strength for the West Indies team and has always stepped up
to the challenge when required,” said PM Spencer.
Brian Lara has set the highest score ever in Test Cricket, hitting 400 not out
having faced 582 deliveries, hitting 43 fours and four sixes. Ridley Jacobs
also ended his innings at 107 not out having faced 207 balls hitting 84 fours
and 3 sixes.
The West Indies declared at 751 for 5.
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