Before becoming one of cricket’s greatest batsmen, Brian Charles Lara had a quiet but special moment on the international stage — as a substitute fielder.
This rare footage comes from the 2nd innings of the 3rd Test between West Indies and India, played at Port of Spain, Trinidad from April 15 to 20, 1989. A young Lara, yet to make his Test debut, took to the field, giving cricket fans a glimpse of the talent that would later dominate the game.
Witness the early presence of the future “Prince of Port of Spain”, just months before his official Test debut. For cricket history lovers, this is a rare gem from the archives.
📅 Match: 3rd Test, West Indies vs India
🏟 Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
📆 Dates: April 15 – 20, 1989
🎯 Highlight: Brian Lara as substitute fielder before Test debut
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