Gautam Gambhir relieved after guiding KKR to their maiden IPL title – Cricket News Update
Ecstatic after guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to their maiden Indian Premier League title, the KKR skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447 said that the Knight Riders have finally accomplished the mission they undertook a-month-and-a-half ago.
"There is only one word that comes to my mind. Mission accomplished. We had strong belief in our team. We knew when big day will come the guys would deliver,” Gambhir said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Chasing an imposing target of 191 set by the defending Champions Chennai Super Kings, at their home ground, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on Sunday, May 27, little known http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 import, Jacques
Kallis (69 off 49) struck blatant half century knocks to guide the side to its maiden IPL title with a five-wicket win over two-time IPL champs.
The 30-year-old Delhi http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Paul-Anthony-Hibbert-c81005, who moved to Kolkata last season, had a special word of praise for the Man of the Match, Manvinder Bisla.
"Bisla today showed that what character is all about… When I selected Bisla, I knew that we had quality in our dressing room," said the KKR skipper.
Gambhir thanked the Kolkata fans back home for their support through the thick and thin. Replying to a query regarding his apt captaincy, the left-hander credited his players for the win, reiterating that only a successful team makes a successful captain.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lakshmipathy-Balaji-c72130 who missed Sunday’s summit clash due to an injury.
"Bala has been unsung hero of our team. One can't forget his contribution. When we left for the stadium, I told him we wanted to do it for him," said Gambhir, who led the Knight Riders from the front this season and finished the tournament as KKR’s leading
run scorer (590 from 17 outings).
“Missing such an important game in front of his home crowd was disappointing...it was very satisfying winning it for him,” he added further.
Balaji, the right-arm medium pacer from Chennai, has been a vital cog in Kolkata’s bowling armoury, claiming 11 wickets at an impressive average of 14.72 and an economy rate of 5.40.
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