West Indian batsman Brian Lara hits more runs off the England bowling attack. – Vintage Photograph

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On April 19, 1994, West Indian cricketer Brian Lara scored a double century in the first innings of the fifth and final Test match of the series against England at the Antigua Recreation Ground. Lara scored a total of 4661 runs against the English bowling attack over the course of the match.On April 19, 1994, West Indian cricketer Brian Lara scored a double century in the first innings of the fifth and final Test match of the series against England at the Antigua Recreation Ground. Lara scored a total of 4661 runs against the English bowling attack over the course of the match.

Dimensions: 21.4 x 21.4 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04739542

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OCR computer generated text:

+ SHIM SHIM SETTENIM TE MAGENTA + CVAN MACENTA West Indian batsman Brian Lara hits more runs off the England bowling attack April 17 on his way to scoring a double century in the first innings of the fifth and final Test match at the Antigua recreation ground +

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OXFORD MAIL TUES 10.1 wide 17.5cm deep Page…35 Name BRAN LARA -9 JUL 199% 4661 NOC/ 19 APR 1994 24 MAY 1994 2.3 MAY 1995