Craig Kieswetter aims to use CLT20 experience for England – Cricket News Update
During a recent Press Conference at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, in Hyderabad, England’s wicket-keeper batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/C-Kieswetter-c1206, revealed that he will be making use of his recent spell with Somerset, during the just-concluded Champions League
(CL) T20 competition, when the English tourists take on the Indian hosts in the opening One Day International (ODI) game in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hyderabad-c792 on October 14, 2011.
“There is no better preparation for a tough series than having time out in the middle as I did for Somerset in the Champions League,” said Kieswetter.
The 23-year-old also added it was a great experience playing against some of the best domestic teams from all over the globe, but the feeling was greater after representing Somerset in the CLT20 semi-finals – having been in the qualification rounds to begin
with.
However, Kieswetter did comprehend that the upcoming assignment against the Men in Blue will come with a different setting, but he will avail his time in the nets to gear up for the challenge.
During his recent outing with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Somerset-c843, Kieswetter represented his County team in 4 CLT20 matches, retaining a worthy performance throughout the competition; both, behind the stumps as well as with the bat.
Out of 4 matches, the wicket-keeper batsman piled up a tally of 144 runs, averaging at 72.00. The aggregate also includes Kieswetter’s best performance of the competition, worth 62 runs, which he secured during the CLT20 semi-final against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians,
on October 8, despite suffering a friendly-fire blow on Jos Butler’s straight drive, which left his left forearm badly bruised.
The youngster, however, states that he has fully recovered from the injury and will be fit to play for England during the limited-overs series against the Indian hosts.
Kieswetter, who has played 23 ODIs and 13 T20s for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, also said that he will now look to stand strong for the Poms which would aid the player in patenting a strong spot on the national roster.
“I have been in and out of the England team and am keen to seal a place for myself. I would like to keep opening and give the team steady starts,” said Kieswetter.
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