“My first 100 against New Zealand was a feeling I can’t really describe. I didn’t believe that I would have been that close to a Test century, and then getting it, I could not believe that I scored 100 for West Indies. That really meant a lot and helped me going forward, to know that I can get it done.”
“New Zealand was a young team at the time. They were doing very good things and to get it against them, I felt proud. That gave me the belief that I could get the job done.”
Just a few months after his maiden ton, Kraigg Brathwaite went one better, scoring a brilliant 212 in Kingstown, his first double century in Tests. He capped off a remarkable 2014 with a Boxing Day hundred in South Africa, finishing the year with 701 runs at a stellar average of 77.88, his second-best tally in a calendar year.
At 32, Brathwaite reflected on his journey with gratitude and shared the mantra that has guided his career – dream big, work hard and stay disciplined.
“Grenada is a special place for me and I’m looking forward to playing my 100th Test match. I’m very happy and thankful to be here and honoured to be playing for West Indies,” he said.
“Whatever it may be, from a young age you can set your goals and targets that you want to achieve in life,” he said.
“Work hard throughout the tough times and the good times. Stay disciplined and never take it for granted.”
