Batsmen get relaxed when they face me says Darren Sammy – Cricket News Update
West Indian Captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJG-Sammy-c1382, feels that the reason why he has been quite effective under the bowling department, on the proceeding Test series against the Indian hosts, is because the opposing batsmen misjudge, or better to say, underestimate his medium
pace bowling skills.
The Skipper stated his remarks following the closure of Day 3 of the ongoing third and final Test outing between the Caribbean tourists and the Men in Blue, at the Wankhede Stadium, in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820, today, November 24, 2011.
With the Windians managing to post a solid total of 590 runs, the Indian side returned with a worthy batting response, but complements to Sammy’s first change bowling spell, the Captain stood successful in marking the opening Indian wicket, sending off opening
batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739 – which came as the third time for Sammy to mark the veteran’s stump.
“Through the series I have bowled first change, not as quick as other bowlers. After the first Test it seems Sehwag wants to hit me out of the attack. But I don’t mind him playing a few shots because he could present me with an opportunity to get him out,”
said Sammy.
The Caribbean all-rounder also said that he aims to stand as an effective member on the team, not just as a Captain but as a player. However, Sammy further added that the batsmen normally tend to make a mistake by misjudging his skills under the bowling
department, which is why they fall victim to his pace.
“I work hard for every wicket. My job in the team is to be the workhorse, bowl lots of overs. I guess the mistake batsmen make is they underestimate me and get relaxed when they face me. It presents an opportunity to slide one through and get a wicket,”
the Skipper added.
With the series finale already on its way, Sammy currently stands as the highest West Indian wicket taker on the 3 Tests competition, bagging 8 wickets from 3 matches (including the proceeding third outing), at an average of 36.25, including the middle order
player’s best numbers of 3 wickets for 35 runs.
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