COLOMBO-In form top order batsman Marlon Samuels says he believes he will have a key role to play in the West Indies team for the ICC World T20 tournament starting in Sri Lanka next week. The top-order batsman, who also bowls off-spin, is expected to be called upon with both bat and ball as the Windies, touted as one of the favourites, look to win the title for the first time. "My role will be in every department-batting, bowling and fielding" said Samuel. "I'm in good form with the bat. I did well in England and continued on against New Zealand. I have also been working hard in the nets and I feel ready". Samuel enters the tournament with superb batting form following some brilliant performances this year.
He made a career-defining 117 in the second Test against England at Nottingham and followed up with a career-best 123 against New Zealand in the victory at Sabina Park. "I'm always confident. I got some big scores in recent times and that also helped to boost my confidence a bit more. I feel I am on top of my game," Samuel said.(CMC)
