It was easy going till ball change: Samuels

To be honest,the Indian bowlers didnt give us anything. They were very disciplined in the way they bowled. They attacked the stumps. When you go out there,you have to work very hard to get some runs. I backed myself and took my chance early.

On the change of ball

It was easy going till the ball was changed. Then it suddenly started doing a little bit more.

On Shamis debut

Ive only seen Shami in a one-day game. For him to come into a Test match8230; everybody deserves a chance,you know. You cant look at someone and say hes a one-day cricketer. He got his opportunity and he made full use of it. Thats the way cricket goes. Nothing surprises me in cricket. As the game progressed,he came into his own and did what he does best. He was in-swinging the ball and later on,he was getting the ball to shape away as well.

On WI getting bowled out before stumps on Day One

When you come to India,you want to score at least 400 in your first innings. That sets up the Test match. But when you get bowled out on the first day after winning the toss,youll be very disappointed. Its something to discuss when you go back to the dressing room. But the runs are on the board already.

On his innings

My batting8217;s come together. I8217;ve been scoring runs consistently. If you can score runs in England,it gives you the confidence. It8217;s a very tough place. These conditions are similar to West Indies,where the ball doesn8217;t move except for reverse.