http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 over the moon after a match-winning ton – Cricket News Update
Kevin Pietersen, the England batsman, is over the moon after his match-winning performance in the second Test of the four-match series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 and thanked the team management and the fans for their immense support.
The Poms outclassed the Men in Blue, against all odds, and levelled the series through a 10-wicket victory in the second match. This is a huge victory for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026 and company, taking into account the spin-friendly conditions.
Pietersen played a massive role in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 born
cricketer’s efforts that the Poms were able to take an 86-run lead in the first innings, which proved to be decisive in the outcome of the fixture.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Monty-Panesar-c2024 grabbed 11 wickets in the match on his Test return but Pietersen was named as the Player of the Match for his astonishing innings under trying circumstances.
During the post-match presentation ceremony, the middle-order batsman praised the efforts of Panesar, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GP-Swann-c1501 and Cook. The 32-year-old cricketer is jubilant that his century helped his team level the series.
"Yesterday I said Test hundreds feel a lot better when you win. Panesar and Swann were outstanding. Cooky didn't talk about himself, but he was outstanding. The boys have come back is great,” said the hard-hitting batsman.
Pietersen, who was making a return to the England team after having a controversial summer back home, appreciates the support of the team management and many fans who have travelled all the way to India to cheer the England team.
However, the right-hander admitted that facing quality spinners on the Mumbai track was quite challenging.
“Thanks to the guys in the dressing room and the management. Every day you put on an England support, it is special. Thanks to the supporters who have travelled, and also the Indian support. They have been great too,” Pietersen added.
“You have to trust your defence, that is the big difference. You play sweep shots early on, it doesn't look that good.”
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