Chris Gayle
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Runako Morton's 201 led the way against the MCC XI
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It is now two days of build up left to the third Test match against England here in Manchester and the guys are all looking forward to Thursday.
It was a decent practice game against the MCC XI at the Racecourse Ground in Durham. A couple of the guys got decent scores with Runako Morton leading the way and getting his first double century and hopefully he can carry that form into the Test match.
Denesh Ramdin, our wicketkeeper batsman, also got a century and looked good as well.
The bowlers looked true to form, they are coming into good form and overall it was a good all round preparation game for us leading up the to Old Trafford Test match.
I did not get a chance to bat in the game due to a minor rib muscle tear which I sustained while bowling in the MCC XI first innings. It might sound a bit strange that a spinner gets a rib muscle tear but these things do happen in cricket. I was very disappointed not to get a hit in the warm up game but we did not want to risk any further damage so I opted out from batting.
I will have a hit in the net session tomorrow at Old Trafford and see how if feels but I am confident of playing in the third Test. Bowling might be an issue and we will make a decision on that on the morning of the Test match. I would really like to get some batting under my belt before the Test match and will make the best use of the net sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
All is well so far generally speaking and the weather has been getting better by getting warmer and warmer which is good for us as West Indians.
The word going around is that the Old Trafford pitch is a bouncy one but we will have to play what we see on the day. It's a good ground for cricket, a good venue for cricket.
Despite losing the last Test match we are all focused and are upbeat about the third Test match. We are thinking positively and will be focused on working hard to win the third Test match and level the series one all.
Marlon (Samuels) has arrived and has fitted in well with the group like always. I am sure he is looking forward to the task ahead of him.
A lot has been said and it's now action time.
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