India v http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 2011: Kevin Pietersen aims England’s lasting supremacy in world cricket – Cricket News Update
The No.1 position in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806, as he wants his teammates to claim invincible supremacy in the world of cricket.
Pietersen disclosed his wish to see England as ruthless as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and West Indian were in the past. Recalling the sour 2006/07 Ashes series, when the Aussies whitewashed England, pushing them down to the seventh position in the Test standings, the South
African-born has set sights for the similar attitude in the Poms.
“I played against that Australian team in 2006 in Australia; I promise you now, every day's play of those Test matches you weren't looking forward to it - because you knew you were going to get dealt with. That's what I hope we can do to opposition, but
it's going to be tough," said Pietersen.
The English side reached the pinnacle of rankings following their third consecutive victory in the ongoing four-match clash against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750. Thumping the World Champions by an innings and 242 runs at Edgbaston, the Englishmen achieved the top slot after a
gap of 32 years.
Yet, Pietersen urged his team to set their target even higher, stating that sealing the esteem No. 1 spot is just the first step to England’s greatest glory in the field of cricket.
Furthermore, he mentioned that his side’s first small objective is to whitewash the Men in Blue, as a 4-0 triumph will be an amazing success to celebrate.
Pietersen looked confident over present team’s potential, saying that the current English setup holds class and quality in every department of the game. He also claimed that along with a fantastic blend of experienced and young players in the side, the presence
of mature and seasoned coaching staff is a huge bonus for England.
"The team department is absolutely amazing, and all we need to do is continue that and not let it get affected by anything that happens or any success that is achieved,” added the 31-year-old right-hander who is England’s highest run-getter so far in the
series – 358 runs in five innings.
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