Jacobs on comeback trail with Hurricanes

Jamaican right-arm leg-spinner Damion Jacobs is keen to resurrect the form that saw him get his first Windies 'A' team call up three years ago.

Now plying his trade for the Leeward Islands Hurricanes franchise, the Melbourne CC player is ready and raring to kick-start the new season in the Cricket West Indies Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament when the Hurricanes host the Guyana Jaguars in Antigua on Thursday.

"I aim to get between 35 and 40 wickets and score over 300 runs this season," Jacobs told STAR Sports. "I have been bowling well in the nets, and my fitness has improved, so I am eager to go out and show what I can do."

The 34-year-old, who took 26 wickets for the Leewards in six first-class games last year, was one of the 10 protected players retained by the Hurricanes for the start of the new first-class season.

Despite not taking part in the Super 50 limited-overs competition, Jacobs is keen to reclaim the form that has seen him being one of the leading leg-spinners in the region for the past five seasons.

Leading wicket-takers

"My dream is to wear the maroon cap for the senior West Indies team, and I know that I have to be among the leading wicket-takers this year to do that," he said. "I know I will have competition from Imran Khan from Trinidad and Veerasammy Permaul form Guyana, but I am willing to work hard to achieve my goals."

Jacobs says he hopes to return home one day to play for Jamaica, but for now, his focus is with the Hurricanes, who are led by new coach Stuart Williams.

"My contract will expire this year with the Leewards, and I definitely would love the opportunity to play for the Scorpions again," he said. "Jamaica will always be home because that is where my family is, so I am ready if they want me back."