Lara celebrates another world record

West Indies captain Brian Lara set a world record for the highest individual test score today, passing Matthew Hayden's 380 on…

West Indies captain Brian Lara set a world record for the highest individual test score today, passing Matthew Hayden's 380 on the third day of the fourth and final test against England.

Almost exactly 10 years after he hit a then-world mark of 375 against England on the same ground, Lara took his score from 313 overnight to 380 with a straight six off spinner Gareth Batty before sweeping him for four next ball.

Lara leapt into the air with delight before being congratulated by England's players as the crowd gave him a standing ovation.  The left-hander then kissed the ground before play resumed.

West Indies, who began the day on 595 for five, had moved on to 716 for five shortly before lunch.  England have already clinched the four-match series after winning the first three tests.