XtraTime Web Desk: West Indies all-rounder Rakheem Cornwell made his Test debut against India and said that taking the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara has made him happy.
Cornwall, the new ‘giant’ of world cricket, became the heaviest Test cricketer after he made his debut in the second match of the ongoing series between India and West Indies.
The 26-year-old bowled 27 overs, giving away just 69 runs on the opening day of the second Test.
The off-spinner struck in only his third over by taking the big wicket of Pujara.
“Good feeling to get him as my first Test wicket. It was nothing really new to me but it was a good feeling,” Cornwall said at the press conference.
“It was a good feeling of making my debut. I think the ball comes on really nice in the start. I have to work hard and put the ball in the right areas,” he added.
Put in to bat, India were reduced to 46/2 in the opening session before captain Virat Kohli (76) and opener Mayank Agarwal (55) re-built the innings.
West Indies captain Jason Holder picked up three wickets while Cornwall took his first wicket in the form of Pujara (6).
Apart from picking up the wicket of Pujara, Cornwall took two catches to remove India openers Agarwal and KL Rahul.
“Our seamers bowled well, and when I was asked to bowl, I had to do the same. It was a good feeling to get my first Test wicket,” Cornwall said.
“We thought the pitch had a lot of moisture, so we thought once we get the first chance to bowl, we can get the early wickets. The toss went in our favour. It was a good day on the first day of Test cricket,” he added.
At the close of play on the first day, India were 264/5 with Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant unbeaten on 42 and 27, respectively.