Andre Fletcher reveals how one Brian Lara phone call turned his BBL 10 fortunes around

From consistently making scores under 20 to blasting off a power-packed 89* off 49, Grenian cricketer Andre Fletcher explained how just one call me difference as he took field for Melbourne Stars. Considering run he has h at  BBL 2021 so far, it is a surprise that Fletcher mand to hold on to his position in star-studded Melbourne Star outfit at all. However, team manment's belief paid off as 33-year old guided m to an important victory last Friday. 

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phone call that spurred Andre Fletcher to his 89*

Trying to wear some terrible form and low on confidence, West Indies cricketer Andre Fletcher got call of his life a few days out of his masterful 89* game against Strikers. That call was from ne or than West Indian legend, Brian Lara. Currently in Australia as a part of 7cricket commentary team, Brian Lara proved once again, that he is t just a legend on field, but off it too. Talking about what went down in  call, Fletcher said: 

"He called me and I was surprised, to be honest. He was telling me that, looking from outside, I've been striking ball cleanly and he just told me to give myself that opportunity. Giving myself that chance and playing each ball on its merits.. That's what I did today"

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Fletcher also expressed his oration for gesture, saying "I've met him [Brian Lara] before. He's a great guy. I told him over phone, after what he told me I was like, 'So Brian, w I understand reason you were so great'" ding that GOAT h asked him to feel free to call him up anytime he needed some vice. Stars captain, Glenn Maxwell's long embrace and praise were just a small portion of ulation Fletcher has received over past week.

However, he has revealed that despite being a huge part of reason Stars' playoffs hopes are still alive, he may t be able to help see team through to BBL 2021 finals. "I signed a T10 deal a few weeks before BBL so I'll have a think about it, speak to my nt and hear what he says," said Fletcher, who has signed on with  Bangla Tigers for  Abu Dhabi T10 League starting on January 28. Stars' last league st game is on January 26.

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Melbourne Stars BBL 2021

Stars have alrey lost Pakistan's Haris Rauf (national duties) and Ben Dunk (Abu Dhabi T10). y are in 3rd place on BBL points table with 23 points, with a net run rate of 0.244 and 2 games left. Considering crowding in table, y will want to win both games with huge margins to secure a place in playoffs. 

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