Marlon’s masterclass!

Marlon Samuels acknowledges the small crowd by raising his bat as he walks off after making a double century. (Orlando Charles photo)

Two years away from all forms of cricket must have roused a beast out of hibernation in Marlon Samuels because certainly the double hundred he plundered yesterday against his West Indies counterparts was as savage as ever.

Samuels’ knock ensured the Rest Team posted 395-8 from 71.4 overs to top the 310-5 declared made by the West Indies team,