West Indies batsman Aamir Jangu expressed happiness after his brilliant performance in the first innings in the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batsman, who was not part of the original playing eleven, made the most of his opportunity after Shai Hope was injured on the eve of the match.
Jangu scored a brilliant 233 runs in his second test match. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman played a marathon innings at No. 4, helping West Indies cross the 600-run mark in Antigua. The hosts eventually declared their first innings at 626/9, taking a strong lead of 318 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
We have a Test match to win – Amir Zangu after his double century
Aamir Jangu said he was happy after his record-breaking innings but added that West Indies still have to win an important Test match. The left-handed batsman also explained the simple batting formula that helped him score his maiden double century.
“It was an amazing day, yet I can’t put into words how I’m feeling at the moment. But having said that, we have to win the Test match and I’m happy that I could contribute to putting the players in a really good position together with the captain,” Jangu said.
He said, “I think I have a formula in batting, especially in red-ball cricket, where I know that once I score 20, it means I bat closer to 40 to 50 balls. Our batting coach Floyd Reifer also mentioned to me how important starts are. So I think I went with that formula and it worked.”
We all know what a good player he is – Amir Jangoo praises Roston Chase
Aamir Jangu said he is happy to see captain Roston Chase returning to form with the bat after a difficult period. The left-handed batsman said that they share a close bond both on and off the field, which has made their record-breaking partnership even more special.
“We have a very close relationship on and off the field. We all know he wasn’t having the best time with the bat, but we all know what a good player he is and it’s amazing to see him come to the fore in this match,” Jangu said.
Jangu and Chase added a record 401 runs for the sixth wicket.This is the highest partnership for the sixth wicket in Test history. He broke the previous record of 399 runs set by England’s Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes against South Africa in Cape Town in 2016.
It was a herculean effort” – Roston Chase praises Amir Zangu
Aamir Jangu was not part of West Indies’ original playing eleven for the first Test against Sri Lanka. However, Shai Hope’s injury on the eve of the match gave the left-handed batsman an unexpected opportunity and he took full advantage of it with a double century.
“For a guy thinking he’s not going to play and then getting the call at the last minute, to be so focused and so active and so hungry to put in a performance like that, I think that’s an extremely tough effort,” Roston Chase told the host broadcaster.
Jangu became the third West Indies player after Brian Lara and Chris Gayle to score a double century in Tests against Sri Lanka.
Earlier in the match, thanks to captain Dhananjay de Silva’s 120 runs and Dinesh Chandimal’s half-century, Sri Lankan team was out for 308 runs. Justin Greaves was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/39, while Shamar Joseph took two wickets before the hosts took control with the bat.