In men's One Day International (ODI) cricket, which of the following players has not scored a double hundred (200 or more runs) in a single innings?

Introduction / Context:
Double hundreds in One Day International (ODI) cricket were once considered almost impossible because an innings is limited to 50 overs. However, in the modern era a few outstanding batsmen have broken this barrier. This question asks you to identify which player from the list has not scored a double hundred in ODIs, so it checks detailed knowledge of batting records in limited overs cricket.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The format is men's ODI cricket with 50 overs per side.
• A “double hundred” means an individual score of 200 runs or more in one innings.
• Players listed include Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Rohit Sharma, and Chris Gayle.
• We assume standard ICC recognised ODIs.

Concept / Approach:
The key is to recall which players from the list have recorded ODI double hundreds. Sachin Tendulkar scored the first men's ODI double hundred (200*) against South Africa in 2010. Virender Sehwag scored 219 against West Indies. Rohit Sharma has three double centuries, including 264 against Sri Lanka. Chris Gayle has also scored an ODI double hundred for West Indies. Brian Lara, although a legendary batsman and record holder in Test cricket, never scored a double hundred in ODIs. Therefore, he is the correct answer.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Recall known ODI double hundreds: Sachin Tendulkar (India), Virender Sehwag (India), Rohit Sharma (India), Chris Gayle (West Indies), and a few others.Step 2: Match these names with the options.Step 3: Confirm that Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Chris Gayle have all scored ODI double hundreds.Step 4: Observe that Brian Lara, despite his Test records, never achieved a 200 plus score in ODIs.Step 5: Conclude that Brian Lara is the only listed player without an ODI double hundred.

Verification / Alternative check:
Another way to check is to remember that Brian Lara's most famous batting records are in Test cricket: he holds the record for 400* in Tests and formerly held the record for 375. His ODI career, while successful, did not include such extreme individual scores. In contrast, ODI record lists and highlight reels frequently mention Tendulkar, Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Gayle as members of the double hundred club.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Virender Sehwag scored 219 against West Indies in 2011. Sachin Tendulkar scored 200* against South Africa in 2010, becoming the first male ODI double centurion. Rohit Sharma has three ODI double hundreds, more than any other batsman. Chris Gayle scored a double hundred in a World Cup match for West Indies. Because all of these players have at least one ODI double century, they cannot be the correct answer to this question.

Common Pitfalls:
Students may confuse Brian Lara's enormous Test scores with his ODI record and assume that he must also have had a double hundred in the shorter format. Another pitfall is to forget about Chris Gayle's innings and think he belongs to Test records only. Keeping separate mental lists of Test records and ODI records helps prevent such mix ups.

Final Answer:
Among the players listed, the one who has not scored a double hundred in ODIs is Brian Lara.