IPL5: Kolkata Knight Riders is like a big family, says http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Vijay-Dahiya-c95198 – Cricket News Update
Vijay Dahiya, assistant coach Kolkata Knight Riders, has said that the driving force behind his team’s success in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL5) is their unity.
The assistant coach termed KKR as a big family, where everyone respects the other and is enjoying each other’s success.
Comparing KKR’s consistency in this season with the previous two, Dahiya said, “Our consistency is better than last two seasons. Our team is like one big family. Everybody has respect for each other. The important thing is that
all the players are enjoying each other's success.”
Dahiya further added that Knight Riders have been hunting in packs be it bowling or batting, whereas other teams have seen individual performances.
The assistant coach was also happy with KKR's fielding; Dahiya claimed that Knight Riders are the best fielding unit in the IPL.
“If you look at our game there have been partnerships be it in batting or bowling. Our fielding standard also has been great, we are probably one of the best fielding sides in the competition. We are playing smart cricket at the
crucial time,” said the assistant coach at the pre-match press conference.
Another thing which has worked in favour of KKR is the form of their skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447. The elegant left-hander has been leading the side from the front and is the fifth highest run-scorer of the tournament with 457 runs
from 11 games at an average of 45.70.
KKR had a slow start to their campaign losing two matches on the trot. However, the franchise co-owned by Bollywood King Shahrukh http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319, has come a long way since then and is on a seven match winning streak.
Kolkata Knight Riders are now one of the top contenders for this year’s IPL trophy. The side is placed second, behind league leaders http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils, and is assured of a berth in the play-offs after registering eight wins from
twelve matches.
KKR, who have secured 17 points from 12 games, have a chance to top the table if they win their next fixture. Kolkata Knight Riders are scheduled to face http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians at Eden Gardens on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
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