Brendan Taylor was relieved to spend time in the middle after scoring 105 in the second innings of his Nottinghamshire first-class debut against Loughborough MCCU.
The 29-year-old opener eased to his 23rd career century in the first-class game, in 106 balls with 14 fours and two sixes, quickly getting the hang of batting against the red ball following a concerted period of one-day cricket at the ICC Cricket World Cup.
"I said after the first day that I felt like I needed more time batting ahead of Sunday's game," he said.
"I've been playing a lot of white ball cricket and it takes time to tweak things and adapt to the four day format.
"I was conscious that there isn't a lot of time before that first game and that I needed to make the most of every opportunity.
"To get a chance to do that in the second innings was very welcome. It was nice to get some runs, to adapt mentally and technically to red ball cricket and to tighten things up.
"Once I got through the early part of the innings, things started coming back to me and I'm obviously delighted to get a hundred.
"I would have liked to have gone on for a bit longer, but it was important to spend some time in the middle."
Looking ahead to Sunday's LV= County Championship opener against Middlesex, Taylor is particularly looking forward to playing at Lord's and to teaming up with South Africa international Vernon Philander.
"I've watched a few games at Lord's and playing there is something I've always wanted to do, so it will be pretty special for me to tick that ambition off," Taylor said.
"Then it's all about putting in a good team performance and hopefully coming away with a good result.
"Having played against Vernon, and seeing where he is in the world rankings, I'm delighted he's on our side and that I won't be batting against him.
"He's an excellent bowler and the lads are all delighted to have him here."
Having opened the batting in this match against the Loughborough students, it seems likely that Taylor's role in the game at the MCC will again be at the top of the batting order - and Taylor is relishing the challenge.
"I'm happy to bat anywhere, wherever I'm asked to bat and whatever is best for the side. It's important to be adaptable.
"Opening is something I've done for long periods in the past, so I'll go out there and try to set a good platform for the guys further down the order.
"A number of us have spent good time in the middle during this game and that should stand us all in good sted for Sunday."
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