Thursday, April 12, 2007

Brian Lara retires from ODIs


“You tell me” – Brian Lara a few months ago on being asked when he would retire.

WI has lost all 4 of their super 8 matches so far. As is the norm, just about everybody – from fans to past cricketing greats – is screaming for Lara’s blood.

For instance:
Joel Garner calls for Lara to quit
Michael Holding urges Lara to quit

Well, guess what? Lara retires from ODIs after the world cup. Now we will have the same people writing about how he is the best batsman in the world and why he shouldn’t retire. Yet another example of not appreciating something when you have it and longing for it once it’s gone.