Loose, no burden for West Indies spinner Cornwall – News

Three months after his Test debut, Rahkeem Cornwall claimed his maiden 10-wicket haul against Afghanistan.

At 6’6″ and 140kg, Rahkeem Cornwall would struggle to fit into anyone’s perception of what a modern-day cricketer should look like, but the West Indies all-rounder says he knows exactly how to get it all it is better from its large frame on the field.
Although his talent was recognized early, the 27-year-old only made his Test debut against India in August last year.
Three months later, he claimed his maiden 10-wicket haul against Afghanistan and also played in the third and final Test against England last month.
“Everybody’s not going to be small,” the towering turner told Reuters from Trinidad. “I just stick to my strengths and do what I know I can do and perform.”
Due to his height, the Antigua-born Cornwall generates more bounce than most off-spinners and combines that with his accuracy to trouble batsmen.
“I think my height played a big part… I also have to put the ball in the right areas to get the ball to spin,” said Cornwall, who is regarded as the heaviest player to have played Test cricket.
Blessed with soft hands and sharp reflexes, Cornwall has also become a reliable slip-catcher, illustrated by his stunning one-handed grab to dismiss England opener Rory Burns in Manchester last month.
“I think my hands are good. I think I am a good catcher of the cricket ball so the slip game is easy for me.
“I can play in different positions, but I prefer to be in the slip because I can catch.”
Cornwall was kept wicketless in the Manchester Test, where England triumphed by 269 runs to complete a 2-1 series win, but he said it was a learning experience.
“Patience and adapting to different conditions is key,” said Cornwall, who currently plays for St Lucia Zouks in the Caribbean Premier League.
“I think England is one of the most difficult places to play cricket. I learned a lot from the Test series.”