http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Taylor-c66127 looking forward to playing at historic Lord’s – Cricket News Update
Rookie http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 battle it out with the Proteas in the
third and final Test of the three-match series, commencing on August 16.
"What an opportunity to show people on the big stage what I can do in a pressure situation,” said the right-handed batsman when asked about his chances of padding up against the South African attack at Lord’s.
"I've kind of shown a glimpse of what I can do in this Test match - but at Lord's, it would be a special occasion. I hope I can rise to that if given the chance," he added further.
The 22-year-old Nottingham born middle order batsman earned a late Test call up for the Headingley Test after http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806,
and is confident of getting another opportunity.
"It's up to me to get picked again and show people what I can do,” said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915. “I believe I've got a lot to offer. I believe I can score runs at this level, so I hope I get another opportunity," he added further.
The third and final Test gets underway at Lord’s on August 16. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 have already gained a 1-0 lead in the series, with an innings and 12-run win in the Test series opener at the Kia Oval, last month.
Strauss and men will go into the Lord’s Test facing a must win situation. The Poms cannot afford a draw at the home of cricket next week, as it would allow the Proteas topple them from the top of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 Test rankings, a landmark which they had attained last
summer by inflicting a 4-0 Test series whitewash on the then Test No. 1 side, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
Meanwhile, the South African skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GC-Smith-c1473 is determined to prove his side’s Test dominance with victory at the home of cricket, and has vowed play aggressive cricket in the final Test.
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