Lara retires from international cricket

Thu, Apr 19, '07

 

Brian Lara West Indies captain Brian Lara has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.

"On Saturday I'll be bidding farewell to international cricket as a player," he told a news conference after the West Indies beat Bangladesh in Barbados

"I've already spoken to the board and my players," Lara said.

The next Super 8 game against England on Saturday will be the last time Lara wears the West Indies colours.

The West Indies selectors have nominated Ramnaresh Sarwan as Lara's replacement for the upcoming tour of England but this is still to be formally ratified by the WICB directors.

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