139 Quotes by Brian Lara

We had some great individual performances but one of the things we learnt from the English is how to put a game together. They played as a team for the whole five days all series,

To beat Barbados in Barbados, to literally take the Cup off their shelf is an amazing feeling.

The fact that a lot of former great players have taken time out to give me a call over the last couple of weeks, to instill some interest in me, in revisiting my position as a member of the West Indies team was in itself a very humbling experience.

What I've seen from young Smith so far is tremendous. His work ethic is great and that is what you need. You need to prepare yourself properly for Test cricket.

When you pick seven batsmen you expect to win the match. Chris (Gayle) played pretty well, but the team didn't pull together.

Coming on the back of six poor performances -- on that front, I really enjoyed it. I didn't think it was my prettiest (innings). But coming out and scoring a double-century against the best team in the world on the opening day of the test match, it's a special feeling.

Australia came out victorious but I'm sure you'll agree we've got a good group of young players, very exciting players, and guys who want to represent their country.

As our national anthem played before the match, I looked up and saw him. I knew I was part of a great occasion.

This is going to be my last time in New Zealand and I want it to be peaceful, but I wish the media had a little bit more respect for West Indies cricket.