http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kieran-Omar-Akeem-Powell-c71441 cherishes his return to form and wants to build on his innings - Cricket News Update
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The Windies secured a commanding position at stumps on day-2, piling up 145 for no loss, with both batters remaining unbeaten on 58 and 85 respectively.
After resuming on a sound 232 for 4, the Kiwis failed to carry on the good work, and eventually managed just 351, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869 taking his first five-for in Test cricket.
Powell played patiently to reach his third Test half-century in three hours, and gave perfect support to his partner on the other end, who was making a comeback to Test cricket after a 15-month lay-off.
The 22-year-old has emerged as the rising star for the Windies, showing promise and temperament to succeed at highest level. His impressive performance would be welcoming, considering the problems the Caribbean giants have had to face in the opening position.
Powell believed that the presence of Gayle on the other end gave him confidence and helped improve his batting. The youngster also asserted to keep the momentum going when play resumes on day 3.
“I was able to go along at my own pace and that helped me in to settle in and play my natural game,” said the batsman.
After a lean run in the Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 A team. The batsman responded emphatically by hitting 139 and 56* in the second unofficial Test at Gros
Islet and helped his team clinch the Test series.
“I came back from England and knew exactly what I had to do. I went back to the A Team and I worked on my game. I tried to bat time, as that is one of the keys to success in Test cricket. I got a hundred that did me the world of good. I wanted to bring that
form into Test cricket. I have been watching the ball a lot closer and it worked for me again today,” Powell said.
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