Samuels: I took an ‘English approach’
West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels admits he had to curb his natural instincts and play in a more conservative style on the first day of the second Test against England in Grenada on Tuesday.
Samuels was unbeaten on 94 as the home side reached 188 for five at stumps on a rain-interrupted first day at the National Cricket Stadium, after England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and, unsurprisingly, chose to field.
The 34 year-old Samuels, who averages more than 70 in Test cricket against this opposition, said he had to take a typical 'English approach' to his batting on Day one.
After the day's play, Samuels told reporters: "Early in the morning I was watching the ball swinging around, I saw it was like English conditions. I score a lot of runs in England, so I thought I'd give it an English approach.
"Leave a lot of balls and let the ball come to me as late as possible on a slow track with the ball moving around."
The three-match series is currently all square after the first Test in Antigua ended in a draw.
Latest
-
NewsJames Anderson removes Joe Root for just four but Yorkshire thwart Lancashire
Harry Brook came to Yorkshire’s rescue to secure a Roses draw.
-
NewsAndrew Symonds – the Queensland larrikin known as Roy with explosive batting
The former Australia all-rounder was killed in a car crash at the age of 46.
-
NewsTributes to an ‘extraordinary player and even better human being’ Andrew Symonds
Symonds died aged 46
-
NewsFormer Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in Queensland car crash
The 46-year-old played over 200 times for Australia across all formats.
-
NewsCricket world reacts to tragic death of ex-Australia player Andrew Symonds
The ‘cult figure’ of the sport was killed in a car-crash on Saturday night.
-
NewsFormer Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in car crash aged 46
Symonds played 26 Tests and 212 limited-overs internationals for his country.
-
NewsJoe Root century checks Lancashire’s victory bid in Roses clash
Jack Leach took an eight-wicket match haul as Somerset claimed victory over neighbours Gloucestershire.
-
NewsSurrey rewrite record books while Lancashire and Northamptonshire take control
Surrey equalled the first-class record for the number of players making half-centuries without passing three figures.
-
NewsBrendon McCullum took England job for challenge of improving ‘rock bottom’ team
The ex-New Zealand skipper should, pending visa approvals, arrive in the UK in time to lead a three-Test series against his home country next month.
-
NewsKeaton Jennings shines as Lancashire dominate Roses rivals Yorkshire
Jennings, Ben Stokes and Haseeb Hameed were all in excellent form with the bat in their respective matches.