Posted by Jerome Taylor had a Test average of 13.66 before this match, a first-class average of 12.61 and a top score of 40. Somehow he hit 106 against New Zealand.
After his hundred, Taylor said:
“It was the sort of pitch that, once you got in, it got easier.”
How did he know? Has he ever got in before? As far as he’s concerned all pitches could be like this.
He also revealed the advice that he’d received from Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Shiv said: ‘bat and bat and bat’.
Taylor interpreted this as advice, but it might just as well have been Shiv on autopilot. Some people – like ourself – stare into space and stop thinking as our default mental state. Lord Megachief of Gold merely repeats his mantra and pops the ball about for singles.
Talking of Lord Megachief of Gold, I can’t wait for this years announcement! I’m guessing Viru to win hands down…
I found this another enjoyable addition to this blog. Jerome Taylor’s century surely saved the Windies’ blushes and had me stunned as well. His gleeful composure in the post-match comments made his knock no less amazing.. What a cheeky fellow and how far have NZ fallen.. The battle for relative supremacy at the bottom of the Test rankings is quite hard-fought I gather..
Now, being a staunch devotee of the Lord Shivnarine Chanderpaul, he of the infinite patience and Sixth sense – for singles square of the wicket, I was impressed by your insight into the mental state of the Unsightly One.. Bat, bat, bat.. Yes, please..