KP credits Chennai’s success to MS Dhoni’s clever captaincy – Cricket News Update
Prolific England batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MS-Dhoni-c2028’s “clever” captaincy.
"The reason why Chennai are such a successful is because MS (Dhoni) is such a clever skipper in Indian conditions," said the hard hitting England batsman when asked about his opinion on the secret of Chennai's success in the T20 tournament.
The 32-year-old Natal born top order batsman, who plays for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils in the money spinning Indian T20 league also said that the Chennai based IPL franchise also has some quality spinners and overseas recruits that are making significant contributions to their cause.
"Besides making a huge impact with the bat, Chennai have got quality spinners for the tracks on which they are playing. Not to forget their overseas recruits including Mike Hussey and even coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stephen-Paul-Fleming-c91190 has made a significant contribution," added Pietersen.
The gangling top order batsman, who was one of Delhi Daredevils’ top performers with the bat last season, has not played a single game so far this year due to a knee injury he had picked up in March. In the absence of Pietersen, the Daredevils have had a struggling tournament so far this year, but KP downplayed the issue of his own absence being the cause for Delhi's poor show.
"It's flattering to hear that but I don't think that's the only reason. We also didn't have http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Graham-Robert-Cowdrey-c60631 der Merwe) had domestic commitments. Also what happened to Jesse made us slow starters. But the boys are gaining confidence and mathematically, we can still make it," said the English veteran when asked to comment on the Daredevils performance so far in the tournament.
"Delhi is very close to my heart as I have so many friends over here. The coaching set-up is great and a fantastic owner. It's not that absence of one person would make a difference," Pietersen went on to add.
The 32-year-old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 batsman was also surprised with the way defending champions Kolkata have played so far this season, just three win in matches. Pietersen backed MS Dhoni and Co to lift the coveted trophy.
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