The next decade....what's in store?

An era comes to a disappointing end

For close to 17 years we watched him. And we watched him not only on the cricket field, but off the field as well. I suppose it came with the territory of being a professional sportsman, and a darn good one at that.

His legs were beginning to get weary, but perhaps not as weary as the constant blame...rightly or wrongly so...made him mentally.

At some point, according to one of my former bosses, you look up...you look down...and then you say "wait nah...there are other things more important than this in life."

He has achieved; there can be no question about that. And anyone who discounts the mavellous performances which punctuated his career, because of some indescretions possible for any human being made of flesh and blood to make, is disingenuous.

This upcoming England tour has certainly been dealt a blow. You could say all that you want about him, but there are still thousands of people in this world who would pay any money to see him bat, even nearing age 38.

Such was his hold over the game, the fans, the people. He has relinquished his dominance and the mantle must be passed.... but to whom?

Will there ever be anyone as great as Brian Charles Lara? Maybe only if he produces a son!

Posted by yamfoot at April 19, 2007 09:43 PM