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Only a few days ago, West Indies captain Brian Lara was demanding more from his squad. Now, it seems he's decided he couldn't be bothered playing himself. The Nation (Barbados) reports Lara doesn't intend to play in all of the remaining 5 ODI's against Zimbabwe:

"I sense that you're going to see a (deputy) captain on the field before the series is over because I don't think I have intentions of playing all seven [matches]," Lara said. "By then you would know who the vice-captain is. If you just hold strain a bit . . . it should not be a great topic at this present time. It will solve itself."

The reason given is Lara's desire to limit his appearances, so as to extend his playing career. Perhaps in preparation for his temporary absence, the Trinidad & Tobago Express reports on some changes to the West Indies squad ahead of Saturday's 3rd ODI:

"Left-handed opening batsman Sewnarine Chattergoon of Guyana was called up for the first time and fast bowler Tino Best and left-arm wrist spinner Dave Mohammed recalled in an obvious move to look at as many players as possible against the under-strength Zimbabweans before the tougher series of five matches against India starting on May 18."

Deputy soon (The Nation)
Mohammed in, Bravo out (Trinidad & Tobago Express)