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In fact, Brian Lara and Bravo's mother are first cousins meaning Bravo and Brian Lara are first cousins once removed.

Source: Darren Bravo Wiki

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Can you clarify exactly which words or phrases do not make sense to you? Are you asking what "first cousin" or "first cousin once removed" mean, or how to parse the sentence in general? – choster May 28 '12 at 14:32
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A first cousin once removed (or loosely second cousin) is the child of one's first cousin. In the U.S., I would say that Bravo and Brian Lara are second cousins. – JLG May 28 '12 at 14:32
I would say that in the UK as well. – Colin Fine May 28 '12 at 23:58

closed as general reference by JLG, Peter Shor , RegDwighт♦ May 28 '12 at 14:40

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