Brian Lara last night announced his retirement from the international game and tomorrow plays his 299th and final ODI, a Super Eights game against England. The West Indies captain, 37, played 131 Tests and averaged 52.88 with a top score of 400 not out, a world record, made against England in 2004. He also achieved the highest first-class score of 501 not out, for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994. "I've given this extensive consideration and on Saturday I will be bidding farewell to international cricket as a player," the Trinidadian, left, said after West Indies beat Bangladesh by 99 runs at Kensington Oval. "I've already spoken to the board and to my players." Pakistan have named the all-rounder Shoaib Malik, 25, as captain for the rest of the year. Younis Khan, deputy to Inzamam-ul-Haq, who resigned during their disastrous World Cup campaign, cited personal reasons and stress for his decision to turn the job down.
Windies win then Lara quits international game
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