Delhi Capitals (DC) mentor Kevin Pietersen showered praise on the cricketers who have adapted their game to the demands of T20 cricket in a consistent manner.
Snehasish Ganguly, president Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), expressed his views on the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals clash in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, held at Eden Gardens.
After winning the toss, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant asked PBKS to bat first. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh opened the innings for Punjab. Arya was removed in the first over, as Akash Singh was playing his first match of this season.
He emphasized his fielding role, expressing enjoyment and a preference for it over batting. He acknowledged Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell's crucial runs and the perfect situation he faced in the final overs.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Captain Riyan Parag expressed his disappointment on his side's defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell completes 1000 IPL runs at Eden Gardens cricket ground, Kolkata on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals. Russell made his first fifty of this season, he scored 57 (25), including four fours and
After winning the toss, KKR skipper Rahane opted to bat first. Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opened the innings for Kolkata in the first innings.
"I am thinking that once they decided to go with an all-Indian batting lineup, in which Samson was the most experienced and the oldest, with Shimron Hetmyer lower down the order - the only overseas batting option - is that even a viable option?" Aakash Chopra said.
He praised his all-around skills in batting, bowling, and fielding and said that if he continues his form, KKR will definitely win their remaining four matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
He spoke about their ability to stick to roles, play to their strengths, and handle pressure, making them dangerous in the playoffs with many match-winners.