T&T: Viv and Sobers back Lara

West Indies chairman of selectors Sir Vivian Richards has tipped team captain Brian Lara to remain strong in the face of heavy defeat against England and criticism of his leadership.

And Test great Sir Garfield Sobers believes Lara should not be replaced as captain even though his team could concede their first ever series whitewash at home.

Lara’s West Indies side crashed to defeat at Kensington Oval in the third Cable & Wireless Test inside three days Saturday that handed touring England their first series triumph in the Caribbean in 36 years and plunged passionate regional cricket fans into mourning.

Imagine that! Windies lost the series to England!!! First time in 36 years!