Test format suits my game: Cornwall

Big-bodied spin bowling all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall believes he is well-suited to the longest format and credited his consistent performance in first-class cricket to his maiden call up to the West Indies squad for the Test series against India.

Cornwall first played first-class cricket in 2014 and has 260 wickets from 55 first-class matches along with 2224 runs. He recently scored two half-centuries in two unofficial 'Tests' against India.

"I believe the Test format suits my game because of the consistency a player needs over a long period of time to be successful, and I've enjoyed that challenge so far in my career playing first-class cricket," Cornwall told the Cricket West Indies website.

There is a possibility that Cornwall might make his Test debut during the opening Test which starts on August 22 as part of the World Test Championship.

"The feeling (on getting called up) is great - it's something I've been pushing to achieve for a long time," said the 26-year-old, who is 6'6" tall and weighs around 140 kilograms and couldn't make it to the squad earlier due to fitness issues.

"The feeling would be great if I was picked in the first test. I just would want to go out and perform and don't disappoint my friends and family."
"I've been putting in a lot of work over the last couple of months. I've always pushed myself. I feel I can go on and I think the on field results I've achieved have shown the progress I'm making."