The on going world cup has seen many upsets, starting from India's loss to Bangladesh and Pakistan's loss to debutant's Ireland. The recent addition to the list would definitely be the retiring of the great West Indies captain and batting maestro Brian Charles Lara who announced his retirement from International cricket to bring to an end a enthralling career. Lara, 37, holds the record for the top test score (400 not out) and highest in the first-class game (501 not out). He amassed 11,953 runs in 131 Tests and 10,387 runs in 298 one-day internationals.
Lara's relaxed, superb technique, flourishing drives and broad smile meant he was always destined to stand out. He will be remembered as one of the most natural timers of a ball, but his legacy will also be tarnished somewhat by his failings as a captain in a rapidly declining West Indies team that could not challenge as World Cup hosts.
Come Tuesday, the semi finals begin starting with Sri Lanka facing New Zealand, though personally I want NZ to win.. I would keep my fingers crossed. What is more important would be the Australia vs South Africa semi final which I definitely want SA to win. Don't ask whether am against Aus and if you still ask I would say a big YES... for the simple reason they have won it 3 times. Why not have a change...??? From 1996 they have been in all the finals, so want a change.
GOD turn your eyes to a place which is to the right of Australia... Let the Black Caps hold the Silverware..
2 comments:
Good observaton...Lara had his own signature style which may never be copied with the same grace..at leat we have YouTube to relive his best!
ha..ha..YouTube will definitely do the magic. But he is definitely a genius...
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