Brian Lara announced his retirement from international cricket on April 19 following West Indies' Super Eights win against Bangladesh. Rumours were rife that the selectors were contemplating dropping him from West Indies' tour of England in May. Lara pre-empted any such decision by announcing that his last international match would be the dead rubber against England on April 21. Below is the full coverage of news, reactions, comments and pictures on Lara's 17-year career

April 22
Sambit Bal - 'At least I had the opportunity to say goodbye' - Lara
Paul Coupar - Still bucking the world

April 21
Rahul Bhattacharya - The last king of Trinidad
The Surfer - So long, Brian
News - Gordon wanted Lara to stay on for England tour
The Surfer - Goodnight and good luck

April 20
Reactions - Lara's decision is the right one - Garner

April 19
News - Lara to quit international cricket
News - Brian looks to the future
Sambit Bal - Lara and the art of leaving
Audio - 'I tried to entertain' - Lara
Audio - `A decision that was on the cards' - Holding
Timeline - A long and eventful innings
Gallery - Lara's career in pictures