http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Manoj-c1888 Tiwary’s slow batting against Mumbai – Cricket News Update
The Kolkata Knight Riders skipper, Gautam Gambhir, on Wednesday backed Manoj Tiwary’s slow batting against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians in an IPL match played at Wankhede Stadium, as the tourists could amass only 140 for 7 from their stipulated 20 overs.
Tiwary, who was the leading run scorer from Kolkata outfit last night, played a 41-run knock from 43 balls, hitting just four boundaries. Backing the Bengal-born middle-order batsman, Gambhir said that he provided the side stability with some responsible
cricket and this is what they needed after losing the top three batsmen in the ninth over, inside the fifty-run mark.
“Manoj gave solidity to the batting,” said the KKR opener after a 32-run win over Mumbai Indians.
“He came after we lost two quick wickets, so he had to stay there to steady the innings. I think under the circumstances, he did a fine job,” he added further.
The rest of the KKR batting line-up was seen struggling against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/YK-Pathan-c2815 (21 not out) were the other notable performances, as the tourists posted a mediocre total of 140 for 7.
Asked if their batting needs some revamping after struggling in the last few games, Gambhir promptly replied, “Not really... I think our batsmen are doing a good job. If you look at the our dressing room, you will find some top quality players there. We
are a team capable of winning the title.”
The Kolkata bowlers however, were outstanding last night as they convincingly defended the not so impressive 140-run total not only by containing the opposition but also through penetration. Sunil Narine-led KKR attack sacked the last six Mumbai batsmen
conceding only 12 runs. Gambhir lavished praise on his bowlers and hoped they will take the good from into the next stage.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Paul-Anthony-Hibbert-c81005 also assured Yusuf Pathan a spot in the playing XI for the rest of the tournament.
“Definitely not... He is a vital member of our squad and we are confident that he would come good very soon,” said the KKR skipper when asked if he had any plans of dropping the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Baroda-c769 all-rounder in the ensuing games.
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