Samuels Wants More

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Cricket

Friday, 01 July 2011 02:30

By press release

Marlon Samuels played with great determination to make 78 not out on Thursday but the West Indies fell for 190 - 11 short on first innings on the third day of the Second Digicel Test match against India. The visitors will resume Friday on 23-0.

The stylish 30-year-old right-hander, who was on 21 not out when play started on Thursday, faced 172 balls and hit eight boundaries. He tried to hold his team's first innings together on another rain-affected day at Kensington Oval. Speaking after Thursday's play, Samuels said his aim was to get a century and carry the West Indies to first innings lead.

"My job was to bat long out there and look to spend a lot of time at the crease, while at the same time accumulating runs for the team. Since my return to the team, I would say I have a better mindset towards Test cricket. I spent about 30 balls before I got off the mark, but that was not a major problem for me, as Test cricket is about time and patience. I was determined to get a big score."

He added: "It is a tough wicket to bat on. You're never totally in. I wanted to get a hundred and then express myself. I'm very focused on my game at the moment. As long as I get an opportunity I want to take itwith both hands. I want to make every innings count. I set high standards. I want the world to see that I can score hundreds and double-hundreds. Wherever my team wants me to bat in the order I am willing to do that role."

With two days left to play, Samuels noted that the match is still wide open.

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