Kemar Roach is set for the upcoming series against England. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, he shared about the seamer he admires the most.
Roach recalls his best Test spell
Kemar Roach recalled the three-match Test series against England in 2019 where in the first Test he claimed 5/17. Roach said, “It was the best I have ever felt.” He revealed to the Guardian, “My body was healthy, the ball was coming out perfectly, I was expressing myself. There was no added pressure, just total comfort. That’s how I got the best out of myself.”
The moments were again recalled by him in another interview with ESPNcricinfo where he told it was amazing to play at home and recording such feat. “Obviously I love playing at home. Being a home-boy you have some fans, you have some family, chanting your name and cheering you on. We won that Test match as well. That’s probably one of the best Test matches I’ve played in my whole career.”
Anderson’s skill and consistency amaze Roach
While speaking about the contemporary seamers he took the name of James Anderson. “I’m a huge fan of James Anderson. His skill level is so high. His consistency is amazing. And the way he has played for so long, to keep himself so fit, it is pretty amazing what all he has done for England and for cricket all over the world and for fast bowling. I watch his videos a lot. I would love to emulate him someday.”
Roach continued, “His art: being able to move the ball both ways, and he is consistent with lengths and lines. We all know fast bowling is very hard. It is very tough on the body and he has done a fantastic of job of playing over 150 Test matches. For me, it is something you want to emulate. Hopefully, I can get close to some of his achievements.”
He was further reminded how he would be joining an elite group of West Indies bowlers after seven more wickets. Roach will become the first bowler to pass 200 wickets in Tests for the Windies which was done by Curtly Amborse in 1994. Roach called it a ‘great honour’ and acknowledged the history of West Indies with great fast bowlers.
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