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Martin Gough

Under-fire Lara still fighting

Martin GoughGuyanaBrian Lara should have been in a grotty mood on Sunday, after defeat to Sri Lanka left West Indies on the brink of elimination from their own World Cup party.

Pressure on the 37-year-old was high going into this tournament and it has grown even heavier over the last few days, with a spat over selection made public after the defeats to Australia and New Zealand.

Against Sri Lanka, in their fourth game in 10 days, West Indies looked tired and at times disinterested despite being bayed on by the largest crowd of the World Cup so far, which must say something for their captain’s motivational ability.

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Adam Mountford

Hanging By A Thread

After the West Indies' comprehensive defeat to Sri Lanka here in Guyana their chances of reaching the semi-finals are hanging by a thread.

Brian Lara's team need to win all their remaining Super Eight matches AND hope that other results go for them.

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