Seales looking for more in the second Test

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales is a man on a mission. The 19-year-old made it clear that he could do much more, despite putting in a man-of-the-match performance against Pakistan in the first Test at Sabina Park which the regional side won by one wicket.

The Trinidadian became the youngest West Indian to take a five-wicket haul in Test cricket, when he got Pakistan's Hasan Ali caught at deep fine leg to finish with figures of five for 55, eclipsing left-arm spinner Alfred Valentine's 71-year-old record, where he claimed five wickets at the age of 20 in 1950.

Seales, however, feels he could have been better and he will be looking to give an improved performance in the second Test which bowls off on Friday at Sabina Park.

"If I am being honest, I would give myself a seven out of 10 because I am not someone who likes to go for a lot of runs. Yes, it's Test cricket and I am young, but I still feel I could have been more economical and help the team more," said Seales.

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With a joint series-leading eight wickets so far, the former West Indies under-19 fast bowler says he doesn't want to get too much ahead of himself just yet, despite getting a lot of plaudits from some of his more senior teammates, as well as coaching staff and commentators.

"For me, it's just about staying in the moment. Yes, I had a good performance, but I have to start from zero wickets in the next game and the key is to do the correct things," added Seales.

The left-hander was also instrumental with the bat, as it was his last-wicket partnership with Kemar Roach that saw the hosts over the line.

Seales says he has been emulating Roach from a bowling standpoint as much as possible, as he looks to develop his game and become the quintessential Test cricketer.

"During training, I would go to him (Roach) and look at what he is doing and try to follow in his footsteps. Even in the games, he would come up to me and say keep pulling hard and keep coming at the batsmen and put energy on the balls. Those things have really helped me and has helped to improve my game," said Seales.