In a losing cause (or a drawn one), Lara had done something remarkable. He had taken a knife to a gunfight and walked away with scars and glory. He proved that batting was not just about survival; it was about statement. Against an attack that wanted to break his ribs and his spirit, he scored at nearly a run a minute for six hours.
This wasn't a flat featherbed. This was a Test match pitch that demanded courage. brian lara 226
Brian Lara against Australia in 2005 is one of the most historic innings in Test cricket history In a losing cause (or a drawn one),