Brian Lara Quotes

I managed just five Tests between 2004 and 2006.

As a cricketer, everybody has a dream to play for your country.

I loved every minute of my 17-year career, all the Test matches, the ODIs and the World Cups. The only disappointment, if you ask me, was I never won a World Cup for West Indies.

I have had a fulfilling career for Pakistan, although our poor performance in the 2007 World Cup would remain the lowest point of my career.

I've always wanted to play Test cricket from a young age and that's what you dream about. But you have to make sure you can contribute regardless of the format.

I enjoy playing Test cricket, especially against India in India.

Being part of the World Cup team is definitely very special for any cricketer.

Coming out of the Ashes in 2013-14 and the World Cup in 2015 I realised how much I wanted to be a force in international cricket.

I just love playing for England, whether it's opening or middle order.

It's an honour to captain the West Indies.

There are cricket-loving people here, much like in Pakistan. Overall, I've enjoyed a lot playing in India in my cricketing career.

I always wanted to play cricket, and I have played competitive cricket to a fairly good level. I remember that my father used to come and watch me play. He used to love watching me play.

I just play because I love playing and I try and take as many wickets as I can.

In international cricket, the atmosphere changes, and the interest level is higher, but for a cricketer, it is still a game he has to play.

I don't have any complaints. I cannot say I miss playing for the West Indies that much.

To represent a country, qualify for the World Cup, and get a team to perform at the right moment in time would be great honour for me.

I want to captain England in more Tests than anyone else.

I played my first World Cup game against South Africa where I scored 97 runs before being run-out by Jonty Rhodes.

I just go out there and try to do what I am paid to do, which is score runs and take wickets.

I want to play 100 Test matches for England.

When I was 21, I did not have that much pressure. I was sitting down on the bench... you know... cleaning Sir Vivian Richards's boots or doing something... getting ready to play international cricket.

The West Indies team I played for in the 1970s and 80s was truly blessed to have so many brilliant individuals in one group. We had many great fast bowlers but the deadliest was my fellow Antiguan Andy Roberts.

It's surreal to think that no one has played as many Test matches for England. I suppose it's a credit to my longevity.

Being able to play at club level at a high level and then getting called into the national team, it's amazing.

From making my international debut as a 16-year-old to now 37, it has been a good 21 years of my prime life spent not at home but at the ground - different countries, hotels, grounds, coaches, travel etc. It's been a very privileged journey.