Why Roston Chase is a promising all-rounder

#5. Early performances in international cricket

Chase showed glimpse of his talent in his only second Test

Chase's early performances in international cricket especially in Tests are a testimony to his all-round skills. He debuted against India in the home Test series in 2016. In his first Test, he scored 31 runs in two innings and conceded 102 runs in 34 overs. The debut game was anything but forgettable.

But the Caribbean all-rounder came back strongly in the second Test and was instrumental in earning a draw. India amassed 500 runs in the Test, but Chase was the only bowler who kept things tight.

The off-spinner accounted for half of India's team and picked key wickets of Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli. Later came to the fore to wrap up the tail as well. However, his major contribution in the Test came with the bat.

With West Indies tottering at four down for 48 in the second innings, a threat of defeat was looming large. R Ashwin and other Indian bowlers looked dangerous while the fifth-day pitch was nothing less than a minefield.

But Chase weathered the storm and batted for the entire fifth day. He went back unscratched after scoring his maiden Test match hundred and importantly after securing a draw for his team.

In the process, the Barbadian cricketer became the only fourth West Indian player to score a hundred and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test.