Brian Lara biography and net worth

• Brian Lara is a former international cricket player from West Indies who holds several cricketing records
• Lara was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in September 2012 as a 2012-13 season inductee
• Brian Lara’s wife is Trinidadian journalist Leasel Rovedas and the couple is blessed with two daughters

Brian Lara is one of the most lauded cricketers in history; however, only a few cricket fans have considered reading his biography.

To begin with, Brian Lara is a former international cricket player from West Indies who holds several cricketing records. Over the course of his cricket career, Lara received numerous awards due to his outstanding performances. He was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in September 2012 as a 2012-13 season inductee.

Brian Lara. Photo/ SportsAdda.

The 54-year-old was the captain of the West Indies team that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004. A debate about who is the best player in cricket history between Sachin Tendulkar has always been there. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the biography of Brian Lara, who is popularly nicknamed “The Prince of Port of Spain”.

Brian Lara Biography 

Career

Brian Lara began playing cricket as a small boy after his father and one of his older sisters enrolled him in the local Harvard Coaching Clinic. He began receiving weekly coaching sessions when he was just six years old.

Lara had his breakthrough in cricket in 1987 when he scored 498 runs while in the West Indies Youth Championships. He broke the record of 480 runs which had been set by Carl Hooper the previous year. Lara was the captain of Trinidad and Tobago as they won the tournament.

In January 1988, Lara made his first-class debut for Trinidad and Tobago in a match against Leeward Islands. Afterwards, he got his first selection for the full West Indies team. He captained a West Indies B Team in 1989 and scored 145 against Zimbabwe.

Brian Lara started his international career in January 1993. He would go on to win million of hearts with his impressive performances over the years. The former West Indies international set numerous records, some of which have never been broken.

Net Worth

To further your interest in reading Brian Lara biography we take a look at his net worth on this part. According to sources on the internet such as Celebrity Net Worth, Lara has so far built a fortune worth $60 million as of 2023. He is, without a doubt, one of the richest cricket players in the world.

Lara made a lot of money from playing cricket. Besides cricket, the 54-year-old also built his fortune by doing brand endorsements. Speaking of endorsements, Lara is the brand ambassador of Usha International Brand’s and the Chittagong Kings of the Bangladesh Premier League.

Brian Lara. Photo/ Sports Digest.

Luxurious Lifestyle

Putting his net worth into consideration, you expect Brian Lara to be living a luxurious lifestyle. Well, the former cricketer lives in a big mansion in an upscale area of Port of Spain. The house has garden with a sitting place outdoors, elegant design and contemporary conveniences. It also has a swimming pool that has swings and a big parking lot. Some of the cars in his garage include a BMW 2 series convertible and a Mercedes.

Personal Life 

Well, our Brian Lara biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. To begin with, Lara was born on 2 May 1969 in Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago. He is one of eleven children born to Mr. Bunty and his wife.

Lara’s father died in 1989 of a heart attack while his mother died in 2002 of cancer. Moving onto his love affairs, Brian Lara’s wife is Trinidadian journalist and model Leasel Rovedas. The couple has two daughters.

FAQs 

How old is Brian Lara?

Brian Lara is 54 years.

What is the net worth of Brian Lara?

$60 million.

How tall is Brian Lara?

Brian Lara is 5 ft 8 in tall.

Where is Brian Lara from?

Brian Lara is from Santa Cruz, Trinidad and Tobago.

Who is Brian Lara’s wife?

Brian Lara is married to Leasel Rovedas.