Pakistan fail in the series opener against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 - Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – June 02, 2012
Pakistan on Friday, June 01 failed to deliver under their new T20 skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Hafeez-c76898 against hosts Sri Lanka in the opening T20 match played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
The Lankans while batting first, were faced with some outstanding bowling from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, but the middle-order steadfast and helped the side post a fighting total of 132 runs on the board.
Later, Pakistan batsmen failed to stand their own as they kept giving away their wickets cheaply, consequently faltering after amassing 95 runs.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/NLTC-Perera-c2121, the Sri Lankan all-rounder, who hammered a match saving knock of 32 runs and then grabbed a wicket in his 2.4 overs was named as the Player of the Match.
According to veteran Indian batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556, the side is all set to grab the first spot in Test cricket once more instead of focusing to take revenge on England in the upcoming home series in November this year.
"It's not about revenge (the home series against England). It's taking pride to play for India and for me that is really important. It (revenge) can be against any other nation but I take lot of pride in playing for India,” said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chinnadupargea-Sachin-c50607.
Last year, after winning the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, which tarnished their image as the top team in the world, putting a serious question mark on their World title.
India skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 as the modern times great, and also expressed surprise over the flamboyant all-rounder’s decision to announced retirement from limited overs cricket.
“All these years we have watched him playing unconventional shots with ease. As we enjoyed see him bat, though not much as opposition, he enjoyed his batting. He played a good part in the Indian Premier League as well and I wish him good luck in whatever he does,” opined the 30-year-old Dhoni.
This week KP abruptly announced his retirement from ODIs, but left himself available for Test cricket.
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