In the past I often reacted to what I perceived to be the stresses of cricket by getting away from it and hanging out with friends. Instead of confronting problems, I would turn my back on them. Now I've realised I want to give cricket 100%.
Brian Lara quote I think you've got to match them, stride for stride, but you've also got to be very consistent and it's got to be over a long period of time. [on how to beat Australia]
Brian Lara quote You can't play a patience game with them. They take command and like to take command and if you let them, they will. [on how to beat Australia]
Brian Lara quote I still don't think this 500 makes me a great cricketer. I've still much to learn.
Brian Lara quote I woke up at 4am with my hands sweating and couldn't get back to sleep. I've been batting the innings since then, and now it's finished I'm very happy.
[on scoring 375 vs England, Antigua 1994]
Brian Lara quote Even when you are out there in the middle suffering you have to appreciate a genius at work
Brian Lara quote Biography
One of the best cricketers ever, talented batsman