Variation was key says Narsingh Deonarine – Cricket News Update
West Indies spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/N-Deonarine-c2051, said that variation was key factor, helping him to dominate the Kiwi batters during his extended spell in the second Test, where he bowled unchanged from the end of day two to the post lunch session on the third day.
Showcasing his ability to bowl accurately, Deonarine surprised the visitors with spin and flight, claiming 4-wickets for 37 runs. Following his performance, the right-armer said that the Kiwi batters were inclined to read him off the pitch rather than using their feet.
"Looking at the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 batsmen, variation was the key. I think we have outfoxed them with flight, slower [through] the air and the quicker ball as well," Deonarine said. "They keep hanging out on the back foot. We just worked them out, and the slower we bowl, harder it is for them to play." Deonarine said.
"Whenever the skipper gives me the ball, I want to do my best. [I look to] just take wickets, whenever I get my chance."added further.
Being a part time bowler, Deonarine stated that a long spell was not new to him as he is "accustomed to bowling 30 or 40 overs [for Guyana in first-class cricket]”.
In an attempt to post a defendable target, the Kiwi batsmen were consolidating with the bat by the end of day two. After managing an opening stand of 55, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Guptill-c1980 (42) and Bradley-Jon Watling (11), both batters failed to tackle the spin and were adjudged LBW off Deonarine.
The spinner kept on probing to a tight length on the third morning and got his due rewards, nailing down two more scalps, that of the Kiwi vice-captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813, helping his side to dominate the proceedings.
The player had already impressed with his variations during the previous home series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869, in dismantling the Black Caps, both of whom sharing 18 wickets among themselves.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 duly chased down the target after resuming day 4 from 135 for 4, sealing a memorable series victory – their first in over three years.
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