http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 backs Oram to channel SLPL experience in World T20 – Cricket News Update
With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JDP-Oram-c1681 gained from his stint in the Sri Lanka Premier League earlier this year,
will help him and the team as they prepare to face hosts Sri Lanka on September 27 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
“He's been telling us about the local players we might not have heard much of as well,” Taylor said. “He was probably the form bowler [in the SLPL], and he plays a vital role in our team as well ... hopefully he can replicate that form that he showed in
the Sri Lanka Premier League.”
While Oram had made himself available for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 Premier League, the inaugural edition of which was held in August this year, none of the franchises appeared willing to pick him at first. However, a slot opened up after his national teammate James
Franklin opted out in order to revive his Test career, and Oram was picked up by Uva Next, who required an all-rounder.
Following his selection for Uva Next, Oram had stated that the prime motivation behind his participation in the league was the fact that it was ideal preparation for the World T20, which is currently being played in Sri Lanka.
The medium-pacer ended up being the team’s top bowler, putting in stand-out performances with the new ball, and contributing 11 wickets at an outstanding economy rate of 3.82, as Uva Next went on to claim the title.
While his efforts in the group stages of the ongoing tournament have been less than impressive, Taylor will be banking on Oram to come good during the team’s first Super Eights match against Sri Lanka.
Commenting on the upcoming game, the skipper admitted that while Sri Lanka were the more dominant side, the Black Caps had a chance at victory too, provided they put in a solid team effort.
“They [Sri Lanka] are going to be a tough opposition, but we have some form players who are doing well at the moment, so it's time for some of the other players to step up and contribute to a team win,” Taylor said.
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