Dominica: The Day 2 of the take a look at match for West Indies in opposition to England was a healthful expertise as Kavem Hodge, a Dominican cricketer scored his ‘Maiden Take a look at Century’. This achievement left Hodge elated with feelings and pleasure.
The 5-day England vs West Indies take a look at match are at the moment happening in Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England. The prime minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit additionally congratulated the cricketers on his social media for his or her achievement.
The prime minister on his social media, first congratulated each the gamers for his or her maiden take a look at half centuries, whereas he additionally shared one other put up by which he congratulated Hodge for his first take a look at century.
The prime minister in his put up expressed his gratitude stating that, “On behalf of the Authorities and the individuals of Dominica, I lengthen our most heartfelt congratulations to him!”
This important accomplishment pushed West Indies to 351-5, leaving them trailing by solely 65 runs. Not simply that, this century made Hodge the primary West Indian batsman to attain a Take a look at ton in England since 2017.
The cricketer on his achievement acknowledged “It’s a dream come true, you play the sport as a teenager, that’s one thing that you simply wish to do, particularly on the highest stage – in England in opposition to England. I’m actually pleased and happy about it, particularly additionally the place of the staff, it’s at all times good to assist the staff’s trigger.
Hodge’s companion, Alick Athanze who can also be a Dominican cricketer, sadly missed out on his century as he bought dismissed at simply 82.
Notably, the match delivered the viewers a healthful expertise and the spotlight to the match was Hodge’s battle in opposition to Mark Wooden, who was constantly firing bouncers at will in excessive tempo. The ball even struck Athanze as soon as on the again of his helmet leaving everybody involved.
Hodge to the incident defined that “”It was brutal. It’s not day by day you rock up and also you face somebody that’s bowling greater than 90mph each single ball. There was one level, I made a joke to him, I mentioned: ‘Hey, I’ve a spouse and children at house.’ However I believe that made the century much more satisfying. Take a look at cricket is brutal, it’s difficult, it’s mentally draining.” He additional acknowledged that dealing with guys like Mark Wooden is hard and satisfying on the identical time”
Nevertheless, netizens are continuously sending their heartfelt congratulations to the gamers, Tricia Kelley, a Fb consumer acknowledged that,
“I used to be there watching the sport it was completely wonderful each of our Dominican cricketers did us proud and it was joyous seeing Kavem Hodge went on to attain 120 runs. Congratulations Kavem.”
“WOW!!!! Soooo Wonderful!!! Congratulations kavem in your good maiden century in addition to Athanaze wonderful knock of 82!!!! Dominica is happy with each of you!!!! Carry on shining!!!” Martha Maynard, one other consumer famous.
“Certainly I’m so happy with Hodge and Alick’s efficiency. Properly performed guys. As a proud Dominican who lives in Georgia, I comply with and assist West Indies cricket totally.” One other consumer talked about.
