Chanderpaul proves his versatility yet again – Cricket News Update
Following a second career double-hundred, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Chanderpaul-c2390, shared his experience of adapting to various situations in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh.
The left-hander displayed composure, class and determination in his almost eight-hour marathon, which further led him to equal Garry Sobers’ record of 26 Test hundreds.
His innings was not his average knock, where he ensured that the bowlers toiled hard. Instead, it showcased his eagerness to take on the opponents in the early stages before steadily going down a comparable pattern to his innings over the past couple of years.
Chanderpaul notched up 123 on the opening day, at a fair strike rate, which also included 17 boundaries. However, the next morning saw him being a little subdued in his stroke play, managing 80 more off 177 balls, with the help of just five-more boundary shots.
Nonetheless, he looked in total control at all times and helped his side to an intimidating total of 527. His supporting cast in centurions http://www.senore.com/Cricket/D-Ramdin-c1299 took a leaf out of his book and showed intent to bat for longer hours.
In contrasting style, Bangladesh’s opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221 approach, but that aggression ultimately came to his demise after he lost his wicket to a nothing shot. If Tamim’s accumulation remained a rare sight, Chanderpual’s steadiness was the perfect answer and the veteran batsman was keen to draw the line between the two extremes.
"These are things I work out in my game, whichever way I can," Chanderpaul said. "Sometimes you find yourself in good form and things go your way, you get into a rhythm and you're able to score freely and quicker. Some days you have to work hard, that's how it goes.
"We scored freely yesterday, but we had to work hard today. The [Bangladesh] bowlers tried a little too hard yesterday but today they bowled well. They bowled to a plan, stuck to it and made us work hard. You have to, as a Test cricketer, put your head down and work hard when the time comes."
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 will resume day 3 from 164 for 3.
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