Brian Lara Quotes

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

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

  

  Brian Lara
  • Team
  • Match
  • Batsmen