In an extract from his biography, published in The Express, Donald said West Indies had looked demoralised even before the series began while Lara had lacked the dynamism and professionalism to pull them round. "I lost all respect for him as a captain last winter," Donald said.

"I've known Brian since 1992 and I was saddened to see how he had changed over the years. I found it difficult even to have a conversation with him during the Windies tour of South Africa."

Donald also has some harsh words for England all-rounder Dominic Cork, a member of the side who beat South Africa in England last year. "Cork is just a show-pony who likes to get under an opponent's skin rather than get him out," he said. "He is all talk but nowhere near as good as he thinks he is."