Peter Hayter looks back at Brian Lara’s magnificent unbeaten 153 against Australia in 1999 – an innings which would define him as the greatest batsman of his generation

Masterclass: Brian Lara during his unbeaten 153 against Australia in Barbados
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Dejected: Lara after the West Indies were thrashed in the first Test

As celebrating anniversaries goes, the following might be considered jumping the gun but, when it comes to paying tribute to genius, even the flimsiest of excuses will do.
In this instance, multiple references in the run-up to their first Te...