Happy birthday! Brian Lara turns 57 today

Brian Lara is celebrating his 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Brian Lara has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lara, a cultural icon

Born Brian Charles Lara in Cantaro on May 2, 1969, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Trinidadian history. Lara's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Brian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Brian Lara as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Brian, you're the best!

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