Jermaine Blackwood says he received strong encouragement from Darren Bravo during run-chase against England

Jermaine Blackwood was West Indies' highest scorer against England.

West Indies middle-order batsman Jermaine Blackwood says he received strong encouragement from his senior partner Darren Bravo that helped inspire him to play a major supporting role in their five-wicket victory over England in the third and final Test. Blackwood was unbeaten on 47 in a crucial fifth-wicket stand of 108 with Bravo that propelled the West Indies to victory inside three days to level the series three-match series 1-1, reports CMC. Chris Gayle is like a father to me, says Jermaine Blackwood

The 23-year-old top scored with a stroke-filled 82 in the first innings of his team. “It was a very special moment. To carry the team over the line is a very special feeling. It is very important to play a big role. I was just trying to take it step by step and eventually get across the line,” said Blackwood on Tuesday. England tour of West Indies 2015: Viv Richards feels Jermaine Blackwood is one to watch out for

“He [Bravo] was just telling me let’s get to ten runs and each time we get to ten runs we go to a next ten so we were just rotating the strike aggressive and patient at the same time,” he added. Jermaine Blackwood makes the future of West Indies batting seem bright

While Bravo anchored the partnership with a top score of 82, Blackwood hit the winning runs and also earned the Man-of the-Match award.