Kieswetter hopes for an England turnaround in the ODI series - Cricket News Update
After a 3-0 Test series humiliation at the hands of Pakistan, the emerging wicketkeeper batsman of England, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/C-Kieswetter-c1206 is hopeful that his side can turn their fortunes around in the limited over series, starting at Abu Dhabi on Monday, February 13,
2012.
Just six months after becoming the world number one Test side, England has endured a 3-0 Test series crushing at the hands of Pakistan in the lead up to the one-day series. This was the first time in the history of England-Pakistan cricketing rivalry that
the Men in Green have inflicted a series whitewash on the Poms.
The 24-year-old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 born English wicketkeeper expressed confidence in the young one-day side of England and hoped to bounce back strongly in the four-match One Day International series starting next week.
"England have a fantastic one-day side with a lot of good players in it. There's no reason they can't go on and win this series ahead," said the 24-year-old, who joins the national squad after a successful tour of Sri Lanka with the England http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808.
The right-handed top order batsman said that the youngsters included in the limited overs squad were excited with the challenge.
"All the lads are really looking forward to it. It's a great opportunity to showcase our talents and put on a good show for everyone watching," the fast rising http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c749 wicketkeeper added further.
Terming the Sri Lankan tour a success, he said that they had worked really hard during the tour and he hoped that the experience they had gained by playing in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 in similar
subcontinent conditions.
"We worked really hard over there. It was a long tour, a tough tour and to beat Sri Lanka was a fantastic achievement," said the wicketkeeper batsman. "Definitely, it's an opportunity to progress our cricket and play is the sub-continent is always beneficial.
The learning experience was fantastic," he added further.
The upcoming four-match One Day International series against Pakistan will be followed by three T20 Internationals. Ahead of the opening ODI, England are also scheduled to play a practice match against the England Lions in Abu Dhabi on Friday, February 10,
2012.
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