The Key man?

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Key's last Test appearances were in a pair of hiding-to-nothing games against Zimbabwe in 2003, but it was when the pressure was on in Australia on the last Ashes tour, that he demonstrated he has the mettle for Test cricket. Today, he showed that a run of low scores in the NatWest Series had not dented his first-class confidence. His innings was notable for its thumping drives and firm clips off his toes, but it also brimmed with intent as well. With Strauss at the other end, he had a constant reminder that when opportunity knocks, it's best not to ask it to call back another day.

Strauss and Key had provided the crowd with the highest second-wicket partnership at Lord's and the close of play total of 391-2 had been scored at a rate of 4.5 runs an over.

Source: the independent , UK.

Just take it easy....

"In the past I have been too desperate to show everyone what I can do," admitted a tired but elated Key. "I was not feeling in the greatest of form coming into this match. I knew I just had to get through the first hour and with luck things would come right. When I got to three figures it was the best feeling I have had playing cricket."

That's a ***** good strike rate. Just shows you that keep on it and things will turn on.


Independent, UK