Brian Lara Quotes

I managed just five Tests between 2004 and 2006.

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

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 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'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'm going to give international cricket one more crack. The Pakistan job seems like a perfect fit.

It has been a great honour to play for the West Indies, to hold a bat and to spend 17 years in international cricket. That is something I am proud of.

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

I was a professional cricketer from 16.

Being a professional cricketer, you have to adapt to the conditions quickly. It takes time to get rhythm when you are constantly traveling from one country to another.

We all grow up dreaming of playing international cricket.

Whenever you play international cricket, there is always a challenge.

When I don't play international cricket, I sharpen my skills at the NCA.

I was great mates with Muttiah Muralitharan, dating back to the days when we both played together at Lancashire.

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.

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.

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.

It's important to make sure your players have the mindset that playing international cricket is still the ultimate form of cricket.

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 was a professional cricketer for 16 years.

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

I have many, many fond memories of Yuvraj Singh. He started under my captaincy.

I want to be the world's number one one-day player; I want to win a World Cup, win the championship with Lancashire - those are my motivations.

I played cricket for the Delhi under-15 and 19 team. I was inspired by Imran Khan.

Before I was a manager, I was a player for 11 years.