PORT OF SPAIN, April 5: Brian Lara, sidelined with an elbow injury since last December, has declared himself fit for the upcoming series between the West Indies and India.

Following a knock of 71 for his Queen’s Park Club against an English touring team, Sydenhurst Ramblers, on Thursday at the Queen’s Park Oval, the 32-year-old Trinidad-born West Indies batting star told reporters: “I am fit to play in a Test match”.

“The selectors will be picking the team in a couple of days and they will be looking to hear from me. At this moment. I can give a positive answer.

“The most important thing is that I’m in the process of getting back to 100-percent fitness. It is going to be difficult but I’m looking forward to playing,” he added.

“Every time I wake up and go into the nets or for therapy, there is some improvement. So, in the next seven or eight days, I could see more improvement.”

Lara has been treated by orthopaedic surgeon Derrick Lousaing and physiotherapist Lisa Niles since picking up the injury in Sri Lanka during a collision with Marvan Attapatu.

Whether he would be fit for the series against India has led to growing concerns among regional fans.

He missed the Tests and one-day internationals against Pakistan played in Sharjah, and this year’s Busta Cup and Busta Shield tournaments.

GEORGETOWN (Guyana): The Guyana President’s XI, electing to bat after winning the toss, were 57 for five at lunch on the first day of their three-day tour against India at the Everest Sports Club on Friday.