Thanks to Cricket West Indies’s Media & Communications Manager Phillip Spooner for the following ‘blurb’ and audio….
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach spoke to members of the media following the second day of the first Test of the Wisden Trophy Series at Kensington Oval on Thursday.
The 30-year-old had the remarkable figures of 11-7-17-5 – his ninth five-for in Test cricket – as the home side bowled out the England for 77 in the first innings. This gave the Windies a lead of 212 and they reached 127-6 in the second innings, as 18 wickets fell on the day. The overall lead is 339, going into Day 3 on Friday.
Roach continued his excellent track record on home soil – he now has 29 wickets in his fifth Test at the historic venue – and today’s effort bettered his previous best figures of 4-55 against New Zealand in 2014. It was England’s fourth-lowest total against West Indies and the lowest by any team at the ground.
“The ball was coming out really well today and my rhythm was good. I felt really good and enjoyed my bowling. We had specific plans… we were very disciplined and we hit the nail on the head. I was happy for the support of the others and we bowled well as a team today. I have been putting in a lot of work in the nets and today I got some rewards,” Roach said.
Full audio is below.