Ross Taylor rues poor fielding after loss to Pakistan ? Cricket News Roundup ? Part 1 ? September 24, 2012
New Zealand skipper, Ross Taylor, defended the team?s tactics after they suffered a narrow 13-run loss to Pakistan in ongoing ICC World T20.
In a surprising move, the Kiwis opted to open with Kane Williamson despite chasing a stiff total of 177, while further tinkered with the batting order by promoting Daniel Vettori at 4, with Taylor moving himself at 4. In addition to that, the Black Caps were lacklustre in the field, where they dropped a couple of crucial catches. ?
However, their skipper defended their policy of using Williamson as an opener after Martin Guptill had to sit out the game due to a hamstring injury.
"We talked about Kane opening the batting before this game. It was no surprise to us. I don't think we lost it there."We dropped a few catches, leaked too many runs in the first 10 overs. The way we pegged it back was good. We could've been staring at something closer to 200."
Indian skipper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, praised the bowling contribution of Harbhajan Singh after his side recorded a convincing win over England in the ongoing ICC World T20.
The Turbanator was the star of the show, picking up 4 wickets, along with bowling two maidens, in his first game for the national team in over 12 months.? The Indians posted a competitive 170 on the board before restricting their opponents on a lowly 80.
Harbhajan, who was also named the Player of the Match, was also satisfied with his performance. "For me it was an important game," Harbhajan said. "I hadn't played international cricket for a full year. Getting a wicket first or second ball gives you a lot of confidence.?
Pakistani top-order batsman, Nasir Jamshed, expressed delight over his performance which helped his team claim victory in their opening World T20 game against New Zealand.
The stylish left-hander scored a cultured half-century, where he creamed the Kiwi bowlers to all parts of the ground. His efforts helped the Men in Green post a competitive 177 on the board, which was defended astutely by the bowlers, headed by Saeed Ajmal.
?I wanted to take as much of the strike as possible and score as much as I can,? he said.?
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