He never ceased to grow as a pro and he scored 277 versus Australia in Sydney in January, 1993. Actually, he holds several world records for high scoring and other cricketing records; including the record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket, with 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham at Edgbaston in 1994. After multiple other scores in the sport, Lara announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on 19 April 2007. Five years later, he was inducted to the ICC’s Hall of Fame at the awards ceremony held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.