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Powell completed the
feat with an innings of 110 on the fourth day of the opening test
against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur,
Bangladesh, following his 117 in the first innings, to join the
illustrious company of George Headley, Everton Weekes, Clyde Walcott,
Sir Gary Sobers, Rohan Kanhai, Lawrence Rowe, Gordon Greenidge and Brian
Lara.
He is only the
second opener to achieve the feat, joining Barbadian Gordon Greenidge
who reached the landmark against England in England in 1976, 36 years
ago. He is only the third left hander, joining Sir Gary widely regarded
as the greatest all rounder of all-time, and peerless double record
holder Brian Lara.
Powell's second
innings 110 anchored his team to 244 for 6, 215 runs ahead, and helped
set up an intriguing fifth and final day.
Bangladesh's Shakib
Al Hassan was hit by Powell for a towering six before reaching his
hundred with three consecutive boundaries in one Rubel Hossain over. He
hit 12 boundaries off 197 balls and 12 boundaries.
According to
www.cricketcountry.com,
Powell showed delight on reaching the milestone.
“This
was a perfect opportunity to do something like this,” Powell said of
becoming the ninth West Indian to hit two centuries in a test.
“I
am not too sure how often it happens, but I am very happy it happened to
me,” said a very pleased Powell.
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Deli Caines
Press Secretary to the Premier of Nevis
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Charlestown, Nevis
(Friday, November 16, 2012)--
A proud Nevisian
Premier, the Hon. Joseph Parry said he texted the 22-year-old Nevisian
opener, congratulating him on the amazing feat, and telling him: “What
an illustrious company to be in, and you are the first Eastern Caribbean
cricketer joining eight (8) other outstanding West Indian men who made
two hundreds in one match.”.jpg)