Fit Lara weighing options over return

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC):

Former World batting star, Brian Lara, has begun his preparation for a possible return to cricket, as speculation continues over a stint with English County Surrey and a debut in the lucrative Indian Premier League next year.

The 41-year-old Lara, one of the finest batsman to have played the game, told CMC Sports while he had made no concrete plans, he was still keeping himself in shape and honing his skills.

"It's still early days. I'm playing cricket again which is good, I'm practicing which is great," Lara said.

"I'm still playing my golf, I'm still doing my business. At my age, you just do everything at a good pace and see where you get to."

The prodigious left-hander has not played international cricket since his retirement three years ago, but recent reports indicated Lara was willing to make a comeback in Twenty20s for Surrey later this summer.

Former IPL boss, Lalit Modi, also recently hinted during the just concluded season in India that Lara could feature in the cash-rich tournament during the next edition.

Lara pointed out, however, that he was content to keep his options open regarding his future in the game.