Kemar Roach became the first West Indian in 26 years to reach 200 Test wickets, a feat he described as “heartwarming.”
The 32-year-old pacer etched his name into the record books in the third ongoing Test against England and sits as the ninth bowler to reach the milestone.
Roach spoke to the media yesterday via a virtual press conference to reflect on his performance.
After beginning his Test career in 2009, Roach’s career has been hampered with injuries and setbacks but he is thankful to overcoming those.
“It’s a great feeling,” Roach expressed. “I’ve worked very hard to get to this stage,” he said adding that the gentleman’s game has taken a toll on his body.
Roach described himself as a person who is cognizant of milestones and has set his sights on “250 wickets next then 300 wickets.”
The Barbados-born speedster, who is in his 59th Test, also posited that he is up for the challenge of playing 100 Tests if his body holds up but admitted, being a pacer is “probably the hardest” job in the sport.
Roach has been hailed by West Indies’ second highest wicket-taker, Curtly Ambrose for his accomplishment who encouraged him to push for the 250 and 300-wicket marks.
