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Lara decides to say quits after tomorrow's game against England
Bridgetown | April 20, 2007 12:13:44 PM IST
West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara has decided to quit international cricket after tomorrow's Super Eight match against England During his illustrious career spanning nearly 15 years, 37-year-old Lara played 131 Tests scoring 11,953 runs with 34 centuries. He holds the world record Test score of 400 not out. He also played 298 one-day internationals, scoring 10,387 runs. "I have given this extensive consideration. I just want everybody to know that on Saturday I am bidding farewell to international cricket as a player. I have already spoken to the board and my players," Lara, who will turn 38 on May 2, was quoted as saying. He added: "I want to be remembered as a batsman who provided entertainment to the fans and in adversity tried my best to perform." Announcing his retirement plans, Lara hinted that Ramnaresh Sarwan should be the next captain. "He's matured. He's been vice-captain for some time. It's important that whoever gets the job, he gets whole hearted support." (ANI)
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