SaralnamaDuring the West Indies cricket tour of India in 2007, Brian Lara skipped practice and missed the morning session of the third ODI match on 27 Jan 2007. After underperforming in the first two matches, Lara flew to Goa for a break. He returned suddenly to Chennai in the afternoon and played at number 5. Lara scored a strong 83 runs off 88 balls, helping West Indies win with a 127-run partnership with Samuels. India had scored 268 runs batting first. Lara’s comeback surprised many as he showed no signs of the two-day break spent away from the team. Earlier, Lara recalled his early Test days in Trinidad, sharing how he nervously joined cricket legends like Viv Richards and Malcolm Marshall. This event remains a memorable moment in cricket history for Indian fans and students learning about sportsmanship and talent. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 17:22 IST; source: link)