We are confident about moving forward: Jerome Taylor

Taylor had a great day with the ball

West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor has praised the effort of his teammates after the first day of the second Test against Australia. Taylor removed both the openers in his first spell and ended up with figures of 3 for 18 in his 15 overs.

But when asked about the lesser number of overs that he bowled despite being the team’s best bowler, he refused to give a clear-cut answer. "I'm only one person," Taylor said. "It is a bowling unit and each of us have to get a fair chance out there. So, at the same time we know what is required moving forward, so it is a case where each and every one has to chip in. And I think the effort was good at the end of the day."

When asked about the team’s strategy of not opting for the new ball, he just simply said that the team had no idea how the new cherry would behave. "The old ball was working for us. We didn't know what the new ball would have been like. So, what was happening was the work we were doing, bowling as well as possible, and see what we could get out of it. So, it is about taking the new ball tomorrow, at whatever time, and at the end of the day it is what it is. It is a good team effort."

He was also happy to perform well in front of his home crowd. "It means a lot to me. Of course it is my home crowd, this is a happy hunting ground for me. I have memories that will live with me for the rest of my life. So, being here performing for the crowd and the people of the West Indies and Jamaica, it is just a fantastic feeling.

"Once you are comfortable with your run-up and have you balance then, I mean, that's the two primary things, so it is about hitting the area and concentrating for a long period."