http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 ride on KP’s ton – Cricket News Roundup – April 5, 2012 – Part 2
England rode on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, making over 400 runs in their first innings on Day 3 at the P Sara Oval.
Resuming on 154 for 1, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026 fell six runs shorts of his century but KP rallied on to score a sublime 151, which included 16 fours and 6 sixes.
The middle-order batsman was given an official warning after he attempted to change the grip of the bat, before the bowler entered his delivery stride. Nonetheless, it was a convincing performance from the tourists batters who finally put behind their sub-continent
jinx and crossed the 400-run barrier for the first time this year.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Richard-Levi-c2315 after the youngster scored an imposing half-century to help his side win the opening game of the IPL 5 against defending champions Chennai Super Kings.
Super Kings batted poorly and were dismissed on a paltry 112 before Levi struck a quick fire 50 off 35 balls to guide his side to an easy 8-wicket win.
Harbhajan, at the end of the match, was pleased with the overall display of his team and especially Levi. "Levi was terrific upfront. Overall, we are very happy with the performance," Harbhajan said.
Sri Lankan vice-skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AD-Mathews-c913, remains determined to continue bowling despite being troubled with a long-term leg injury.
Mathews recently returned to competitive action for his side’s home assignment against England but has been advised to pursue his career as a specialist batsman. The player however, remains adamant that he can carry on bowling, at least in the 50-over and
T20 formats.
“Definitely I am not going to give up on my bowling in ODIs and T20 cricket," he said."The longer format I need to rethink and manage my workload. I've been having a few issues in my legs.”
Kolkata Knight Riders’ coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Trevor-Harley-Bayliss-c94335, has emphasized the importance of starting the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League on a winning note.
KKR will lock horns with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils today and their coach feels that the early momentum will be key for his side as they look to claim their first ever title.
“A win in the first match always boosts your confidence. Within the first 15-16 days, we have to play five to six matches. So, our aim will be to win most of these matches so that we can develop a momentum,” Bayliss asserted.
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