Lara out of Zimbabwe tour
Brian Lara has withdrawn from the West Indies tour of Zimbabwe.
Lara, one of the most prolific run scorers in modern cricket, told a press conference on Friday he is withdrawing because of a hamstring injury.
The former West Indies captain holds the world record for scoring 501 runs in a single innings in first class cricket and the Test record of 375 runs.
"It's a right hamstring injury, which I picked up in England last year," Lara said.
"I should have had it seen to earlier but the challenge of playing against Australia and South Africa was too much to pass up.
"I was never more than 80 per cent fit at any time, but I'm still hopeful of making a good recovery and returning to the team when they go to Kenya in August."
A specialist told Lara that he needed three to six weeks rest. It is not clear whether a replacement will be flown in yet.
The West Indies play in a triangular one-day international tournament featuring India and Zimbabwe starting on Saturday and two Tests against Zimbabwe.
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