Temperamental batting genius Brian Lara [Images] has made a grand climb-down, apologising to the West Indies [Images] Cricket Board (WICB) for his public outburst following the Test series loss to India last month.

Lara, who made scathing remarks about team selection and pitch conditions at the end of the series-deciding fourth Test at Kingston [Images], Jamaica, admitted he might have over-reacted to the situation.

"I recognise that I broke the confidence placed in me as West Indies captain by my overreaction during and after the fourth Test against India and I apologise to all concerned," Lara wrote in a letter dated July 31 to WICB President Ken Gordon, The Nation reported on Thursday.

"I would also like to thank my team-mates for the progress we have made as a team over the last few months and I hope my unfortunate actions will not in any way deter our march towards further success."

The fourth Test victory gave India its first series win in the Caribbean in 35 years.

Lara, appointed captain for third time, said after the loss that he might reconsider leading the team again.

The world record holder for Test cricket's highest individual score said the selectors consistently ignored his request for inclusion of an express fast bowler and the pitches in the series were more suited to India's strengths.