The first thing I did was to find out by a show of hands, how many guys will be willing to do it open. We've got five that are willing. I'm one of them. I'm almost sure the selectors will have an influence in that as well, because they're the guys who got the team together.
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We have to be selective and be smart. We have had a number of injuries to key players in the past, and we need to seriously look at this and plan wisely to see how best to preserve these players so that they are available when it matters the most.Brian Lara
Daniel is unlucky to miss out in this game but after tomorrow there are still two further training sessions before the first ODI at the Telstra Dome on Wednesday. ... We are very pleased to have nominated Brian Lara as our vice-captain. He has tremendous experience and will be able to provide invaluable support to our captain Shaun Pollock.
Brian Lara
I sense that you're going to see a deputy captain on the field before the series is over because I don't think I have intentions of playing all seven matches. By then you would know who the vice-captain is. If you just hold strain a bit . . . it should not be a great topic at this present time. It will solve itself.
Brian Lara
He bowled yesterday and seemed to have lost none of his zest. He is capable now of giving 100 per cent.
Brian Lara
We spoke about his love for cricket and what cricket does to influence the world.
Brian Lara
The good thing is that a lot of the inexperienced players did really well, Devon Smith and Ryan Hinds with the bat and Tino Best and Fidel Edwards with the ball.
Brian Lara
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