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End of an Era - Brian Charles Lara Retires |
After Long criticism and ceaseless comments, at last Brian Charles Lara has decided to hang up his boots.
” I gave extensive consideration to this,” said Brian Lara. “I want everybody to know that on Saturday I’ll be playing my last international match. I’ve already spoken to the board and the players about this.”
This brings an end of era. Cricketing histories greatest batsman with the highest test score under his belt has finally decided to retire. Lara’s career was full of ups and downs. He started his career in 1990 and became captain of West Indies first time in 1997 which ended in 1999, Lara was once again made captain in 2003 for a series against Australia , but Lara’s captaincy tenure was full of controversies, the pressure if his captaincy was clearly shown in his batting but though as a great player he continued playing and made 400 in a test match against England in 2004. Brian Lara has a hip of records in his name, which puts him, way ahead of another batsman in his age and makes him a true legend.
Lara is the father of an eight-year-old daughter called Sydney whom he had with Trinidadian journalist and model Leasel Rovedas. Sydney is so named as a tribute to one of Lara’s favorite grounds, the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Lara scored his first Test century- the highly acclaimed 277 in the 1992-93 seasons.
“Another thing that I’m proud of is that I’ve been knocked down so many times, both as a player and a person, and come back. I need to thank my parents for that, for being able to go out there in the face of adversity and perform. It’s a family trait.”
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Brian Lara |
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| Batting style | Left hand bat | |
| Bowling type | Right arm leg break | |
| Tests | ODIs | |
| Matches | 131 | 297 |
| Runs scored | 11953 | 10354 |
| Batting average | 52.88 | 40.60 |
| 100s/50s | 34/48 | 19/63 |
| Top score | 400* | 169 |
| Balls bowled | 60 | 49 |
| Wickets | 0 | 4 |
| Bowling average | N/A | 15.25 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | n/a |
| Best bowling | N/A | 2/5 |
| Catches/stumpings | 164/0 | 119/0 |
| As of April 11, 2007 Source: Cricinfo.com |
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PLEASE CAN YOU FORWARD THIS EMAIL ON TO BRIAN CHARLES LARA
ITS A LONG SHOT - BUT HEY - NO GUTS NO GLORY
Dear Brian,
My congratulations to you for the years of scoring for the West Indies and you will truly be missed from the game, but I am sure you will be on the back burner somewhere simmering, (as men always like to have something simmering in the background :-)).
I belong the New Testament Church of God, based at Mile End in East London. Our Church will be holding a Family Even on the 25th August and we would be “bowled ober” if you could just show your whole body for 1 hour (if you want to play a game with the Men’s team), we won’t look at favourites, we’ll be completely honest in picking the team who will whip the other church team to scorn……you know the scene…..
Look, it should be a great day, but greater if you graced our presence with your visit.
If this email should ever reach you, bring along a few of your famous team mates also (I WILL PROVIDE SECURITY - The Blood of Jesus will be your protection) …Trust me……!!!
Contact me at New Testament Church of God - Mile End…….!!!!
You stay safe and all the best sincere wishes for your future!!!
One thing we as Christian have in common with you Brian, we are always being knocked down and tried, but we still get up and brush ourselves off to face another day, so we share the same family trait….Remember Jimmy Cliff’s Song …….”The Harder they Come!”
He couldn’t be the same guy who ran down and killed my brother on Ariapita Ave. on 08/05/06.
Witnesses said it was famous cricket player who drove red sports car and had just left nearby bar driving red sports car!
Hero my ass!
I wish to apologize for the previous post. The prime suspect in this matter is another famous cricket player who lives in Trinidad, not Brian Lara. I request that the webmaster please remove my posts from this page. Thanks.