Anthony http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229’s dismissal in 2006 as the turning point of his career
After suffering three consecutive defeats in the ongoing One Day International (ODI) series against India, the West Indian team finally tasted victory, defeating the tourists by 103 runs in the 4th ODI at Antigua, on Monday, June 13, 2011.
Although, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Anthony-Martin-c45051, emerged as a star with the ball. The local hero returned with fantastic figures of 4/36, the best spell in his five-match career.
Enormously delighted over playing a key role in his team’s triumph, the Antigua-born leg-spinner revealed that when he dismissed the great Indian batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rahul-c83321 Dravid, in a warm-up game in 2006, he believed he deserved a chance in the International side.
"There was this practice game against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in 2006. Dravid hit my first ball for a four and was gone off the second, caught in the slips. I remember telling myself: 'Hey, here is this batsman who I watch thrash international bowlers all over the world on
television. If I can pick him, I can play international cricket,” recalled Martin.
Referring to the particular tour match, the leg-spinner described the he not only performed well with the ball but also did a fine job in the field.
"It was also a game where I took Virender Sehwag's catch. The man just stood in the middle and didn't want to leave the pitch. I ran around the stadium in celebration," added the 28-year-old bowler.
Martin was brought into the playing XI for the 4th ODI in place of Devendra Bishoo, a decision which was criticised by the commentators initially.
However, Martin forced the critics to seal their http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 back to the pavilion in his very first over.
The right-arm spinner continued the good work throughout the innings and grabbed the crucial wickets of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/I-Sharma-c1566.
Martin won the ‘Player of the Match’ award and vowed to continue giving good performances for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 in the future.
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