Dehradun: Former West Indies captain Brian Lara played a charity match here on Thursday to raise funds for a hospital to be built for Uttarakhand flood victims.
Held under the auspices of the Indian Medical Association, proceeds of this match will be spent over the construction of the hospital in Kedar ghati, the organisers said.
Earlier, Lara also paid a visit to The Doon School and delivered a short, yet interesting and insightful speech.
He gave the audience a brief glimpse into his life and emphasised that man is defined by the way he carries himself in front of the world.
His words on planning for the future, no matter who you are or what you want to do, struck a chord with the audience, especially with so many of them preparing for their lives after School.
He closed his interaction with the audience with the remark, “Most sportsmen fail more than they succeed.” (PTI)