Prince Of Port Of Spain Says "I Am Fine, Recovering And I Will Be Back In My Hotel Room Tomorrow"
News reports around the world have reported that Trinidad and Tobago and West Indies Cricket legend Brian Charles Lara was taken to the hospital in the Indian city of Mumbai on Tuesday after he felt uneasy after an extended workout session in the morning
The Prince of Port Of Spain, who is in India as an expert for the official broadcasters of the World Cup, said he felt uneasy after an extended workout in the morning. "I know everyone is very concerned about what is happening. I may have just extended myself in the gym this morning. I was getting a pain in my chest and I just thought that it was best to see a doctor. I was taken to the hospital, pain continued obviously and a lot of tests were done," said Lara in an audio message posted by Cricket West Indies.
Lara may be a bit unwell but his wits and sharpness was still there even while lying on a hospital bed.
"I am just chilling in my hospital bed, watching England versus Australia, not a big fan of England, hopefully Australia can restrict England. I am going to be alright. My phone is going non stop so I am going to switch it off. Not that I would like to switch it off because I would like to speak to my family. Just letting everyone know that I am fine, recovering and I will be back in my hotel room tomorrow. Couple of the tests came back already. Doctors were happy that there is nothing major. Thanks again for your concern. "
Lara played 131 Tests for the West Indies and averaged 52.89 for his 11,953 runs, while his 299 ODI appearances yielded 10,405 runs at 40.17.
The legendary Trinidadian left-hander is the first and only player to have registered 400 runs in a Test innings, playing the incredible unbeaten 401 run record knock against England in 2004 in Antigua.
He also holds the record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket, 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham at Edgbaston in 1994.
Get well soon,good luck.
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