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Waugh becomes second highest run scorer in history
Bridgetown, May 03: Australian skipper Steve Waugh became the second highest run scorer in Test history when he smashed his 30th century on the second day of the third Test against the West Indies in Kensington Oval.
Bridgetown, May 03: Australian skipper Steve Waugh became the second highest run scorer in Test history when he smashed his 30th century on the second day of the third Test against the West Indies in Kensington Oval.
Captain Waugh smashed 115 to record his 30th Test century, surpassing Sir Donald Bradman's Australian record of 29.
And he overtook Indian Sunil Gavaskar's total of 10,122 runs in a typically gritty innings. Only former Australian skipper Allan Border has scored more Test runs with 11,174.
Waugh eventually declared on 605-9, and the West Indies edged to 89-0 in reply at stumps. Chris Gayle was unbeaten on 47 for the home side while opening partner Devon Smith reached the close on 34 not out.
But the day belonged to Waugh, who made the most of his luck after being dropped on 11 when Ramnaresh Sarwan failed to take a difficult chance off a low Vasbert Drakes delivery.
He also escaped when he lofted a high ball to deep mid-wicket and Sarwan could not hold it. Waugh ran for three to reach 60 and pass Gavaskar's total. Resuming the day at 320-3, the tourists lost Darren Lehmann for 96 in the second over of the day. But Waugh and Adam Gilchrist kept the total moving along.
Gilchrist went shortly after lunch as he top-edged Banks attempting another big hit and was caught at deep mid-wicket by Smith for 65.
Waugh then put on 124 with Andy Bichel, who was eventually pouched by Brian Lara off Omari Banks for 71 after tea. The captain fell soon after, bowled by Jermaine Lawson after facing 233 balls.
Australian paceman Brett Lee added 11, while fellow quick Jason Gillespie hit 18 before the dismissal of Stuart MacGill for a duck prompted the declaration.
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And he overtook Indian Sunil Gavaskar's total of 10,122 runs in a typically gritty innings. Only former Australian skipper Allan Border has scored more Test runs with 11,174.
Waugh eventually declared on 605-9, and the West Indies edged to 89-0 in reply at stumps. Chris Gayle was unbeaten on 47 for the home side while opening partner Devon Smith reached the close on 34 not out.
But the day belonged to Waugh, who made the most of his luck after being dropped on 11 when Ramnaresh Sarwan failed to take a difficult chance off a low Vasbert Drakes delivery.
He also escaped when he lofted a high ball to deep mid-wicket and Sarwan could not hold it. Waugh ran for three to reach 60 and pass Gavaskar's total. Resuming the day at 320-3, the tourists lost Darren Lehmann for 96 in the second over of the day. But Waugh and Adam Gilchrist kept the total moving along.
Gilchrist went shortly after lunch as he top-edged Banks attempting another big hit and was caught at deep mid-wicket by Smith for 65.
Waugh then put on 124 with Andy Bichel, who was eventually pouched by Brian Lara off Omari Banks for 71 after tea. The captain fell soon after, bowled by Jermaine Lawson after facing 233 balls.
Australian paceman Brett Lee added 11, while fellow quick Jason Gillespie hit 18 before the dismissal of Stuart MacGill for a duck prompted the declaration.
Bureau Report