We are in the driving seat : Taufeeq Umar on Pakistan v West Indies - 2nd Test
Pakistani opening batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 after losing the 1st test at Guyana National Stadium.
The opener cracked an unbeaten knock of 97 during the 3rd day of play.
Taufeeq, who seems pleased with his effort, certainty pushed Pakistan to put pressure on the Caribbean team.
The opener is hoping that team Pakistan will be able to seal the triumph to level the series, thanks to his brilliant knock.
"We are in the driving seat right now," he said.
The 29-year-old, who has been striving to retain his place in the team permanently, is confident that his team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Willey-c81951 continue the same momentum in the next two days of the Test.
"If we score over 300, and with two days left in the match, definitely there are a lot of chances to win this match." The left hand batsman added.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 has put 202 runs on the board after losing 3 wickets in their 2nd inning. They have settled for the target of 251 for the Windies, courtesy to their 1st innings lead of 49.
Taufeeq, who is making his comeback in the Pakistani team, faced the Caribbean fast bowling burst positively and bravely, the ball was swinging effectively in the initial overs of Pakistan’s 2nd inning.
"I was thinking I have to play positive cricket. They bowled well with the new ball, especially Roach and Rampaul. They bowled good areas," he stated.
Taufeeq scored his last test century against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on October 17, 2003.
The 3rd Test of the series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 at Headingly, on August 4, 2006, was his last test appearance.
"It was a tough period for me but I never gave up. I was always focused on my cricket," he said.
Taufeeq clarified; “I never gave up. I was always thinking I have to come back."
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