Brian Lara set to mentor the Trinidad & Tobago team for the CLT20

Brian Lara at the Caribbean Premier League

Cricket Legend Brian Lara is set to be a part of the Trinidad & Tobago team as an unofficial adviser, a part he took up during the Caribbean Premier League as well. Lara will advise the team as they take part in the Champions League T20 in India ESPNcricinfo reports.

“It’s an honour to be part of the upcoming trip. I’m happy to be associated with Trinidad & Tobago’s participation. We have a team that will make us proud,” Lara said. “I am just going to be there, not a part of management but as a former cricketer. I am willing to lend a hand in any way I can. I hope I will have a chance to interact with the guys while in India and in whatever way I can help.”

The 44-year-old was persuaded into joining the West Indies team as an instrumental adviser by skipper Dwayne Bravo and was enthusiastic to perform a similar role . “I have always had an open door policy and I look forward to working with you guys (the cricketers), the management, the captain, Denesh Ramdin, and all the other players.”

Bravo, meanwhile sung Lara’s praises.

“Brian’s always giving us advice as a team and individually. He also boosts my confidence as a captain and loves helping T&T cricket,” Bravo had said at the recently concluded CPL.

Dwayne Bravo will be with the Chennai Super Kings this season but Lara cautioned that T&T will be a major player in the tournament with players like Sunil Narine, Denesh Ramdin, and exciting prospects like Adrian Barath and Nicholas Poora.