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Indian opener Wasim Jaffer’s century on the third day of the first test against the West Indies on Sunday erased the disappointment of his last appearance at St John’s.

Jaffer scored a career-best unbeaten 113 as India, who trailed the West Indies by 130 on first innings, closed the day on 215 for two.

“It was obviously very special getting a test hundred in the West Indies, especially when the team was in a difficult situation,” Jaffer told reporters.

Jaffer’s century, which included 12 fours and came off 222 balls in almost five hours of batting, made up for the disappointment he felt when he fell for 86 on the same ground when India visited the Caribbean four years ago.

Sunday’s innings followed the maiden century Jaffer made on his test recall against England in Nagpur in March after spending three-and-a-half years in the international wilderness.

“I was here last time and was familiar with the conditions, but the bowling line-up was totally different then,” Jaffer said.

“The last time I missed a hundred here, so I am happy. I just tried to play straight most of the time.”

India will resume on Monday with a lead of 85 runs.

“We are looking at a lead of around 300, which will be very difficult for the West Indies to chase on the fifth day,” Jaffer said.

Jaffer predicted leg-spinner Anil Kumble would be a key player for India in the West Indies’ second innings.

“The pitch has become easier since the first day, but on the fourth and fifth day it is going to be a little difficult with Anil Kumble bowling,” Jaffer said.

Kumble took three for 86 in the first innings.

Source:India Sports

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