http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Carlton-Baugh-c49264 credits positive approach for his success in 3rd Test – Cricket News Update
The West Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Carlton Baugh, has referred positive approach as key to his success in the first innings of the third Test against India, taking place at the Windsor Park, Dominica.
Baugh top-scored the Caribbean innings, hitting a sensational knock of 60 runs off just 79 balls. Scoring at a strike rate of over 75, the right-hander hit six boundaries and one huge six at a time when the home side was in deep trouble after losing the
top-order early on.
The West Indian batting line-up followed its recently-adopted tradition, failing to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pile-c82289 up a decent total in the first innings of the crucial third Test. On the rain-hit first day of the game, the tourists restricted the Caribbean Kings to a paltry 204.
The problem started when the Windies gave away first three wickets at a score of just 35. However, Baugh showed a lot of temperament at the crease and steered the side to cross the 200-mark by smashing a thrilling half-century.
Enormously delighted over putting in a valued contribution, Baugh explained that his attacking strategy helped him perform well against the world-class Indian bowling department.
"I've worked hard on my game. I am trying to be as attacking as I can be. I was just being positive against them. For example, Muanf http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-James-Muchall-c60376 everybody,"
said Baugh.
He insisted that had he let the pressure build up on him, he could have never been able to perform well. Baugh added that he played his natural game regardless of the team’s dismal performance at the initial part of the innings.
"If a shot is there to be played I go through with it. I am not a person who does not do that. But I don't go hunting for it if it is not there," added the Jamaica wicket-keeper.
He also appreciated Indian bowlers for their impressive consistency throughout the series but at the same time, the 29-year-old cricketer hoped that his teammates will come out with an improved performance in the second innings and win the important match.
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