Jangoo, Chase put West Indies in control against Sri Lanka
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- Even though I wasn’t getting the runs, my priority has been to get the best out of my teammates,” said Chase in putting his sixth Test century, more than seven years after his fifth, into context.
- “Of course it’s good not just to lead by words but on the field of play as well and we have been talking a lot about finally getting our first win in this World Test Championship (cycle).”
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. A double-century by relative newcomer Amir Jangoo and 194 from captain Roston Chase put the West Indies in a commanding position with the sixth-wicket pair’s partnership of 401 lifting the home side to a mammoth first innings total of 626 for nine declared on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.
Sri Lanka, who looked a dispirited lot, completely bereft of ideas in the field for almost the entire day, lost Pathum Nissanka to Jayden Seales before the close of play, leaving them at 15 for one in the second innings, trailing on by 303 runs going into day four.
“I am not one to really put pressure on myself. Even though I wasn’t getting the runs, my priority has been to get the best out of my teammates,” said Chase in putting his sixth Test century, more than seven years after his fifth, into context.