New Delhi, December 02: Former West Indian batting legend Brian Lara has expressed his desire to play in the Indian Premier League but said he has to be match-fit to stand a realistic chance of featuring in next year’s Twenty20 event.
Lara, who made a comeback to competitive cricket two months ago by playing in the Zimbabwe T20 league after a three-year hiatus, said he needs to get into the groove as soon as possible to give himself a chance to be picked for the 2011 IPL season.
“If I was to give myself a chance to play in the IPL, then I need to start now,” Lara told ESPNcricinfo.
“I tried negotiating with Surrey in May and that fell through. I am not going to say that I am ready for the IPL.
The option is around the corner, and I have put my name in the hat.
–Agencies