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Reluctant Hero · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject:

That was an unfitting way for Lara to end his career.

Nice to see the England players show him the respect he deserves though and give him the Guard of Honour (is that the right phrase?) as he walked onto the pitch.

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Babygael · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject:

Hi RH, yes it was a bit of a surprise to hear Lara was resigning from all forms of the game on the international stage, apparently what prompted it was the fact that he wasn't chosen for upcoming tour to England in any capacity . I thought the game was very exciting but I must confess, I did have to reach for the kleenex!! Very Happy

It is the first time in decades that the windies will be without at least one superstar in the team!

And this morning in the news, I heard bits of a report from a Minister here saying that for a while now certain test playing nations have been purposefully doing their best to undermine windies cricket so that they never become a world force again.What I do know is, that the English stopped inviting west Indies players from playing in county cricket, which has been the case for many a year now. They continue to contract others though! Cool

Apparently Lara is throwing a big party on Saturday and apparently, US $150.00 buys an invite! Better yet, he's staying just up the road from where I live in a Plantation house. I'm tempted!!

Took these piccies from my TV LOL!
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