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I like to think I have a smart brain: Warne
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Shane Warne was
pleased with his pre-tournament preparation after
the Rajasthan Royals' six-wicket win over the
Kings XI Punjab in game six of the Indian Premier
League on Monday.
"Over the past week, I've spent every spare minute
in the nets. I've done lots and lots of bowling,"
said captain-coach Warne. "I like to think I have
a smart brain, and 20 years worth of knowledge in
first-class cricket."
The legendary Aussie took three for 19 in the
match, one of those wickets the prized scalp of
Sri Lankan veteran Kumara Sangakkara. |
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"I went a little wide of
the crease to get Sangakkara out. You have to use these
little subtleties," he added.
Fellow Aussie Shane Watson scored 76 not out and shared
in an unbeaten 69-run stand with Indian youngster
Ravindra Jadeja, who put together a tidy 36 not out.
That partnership saw them chase down the 167 runs needed
for the win, handing the Kings XI Punjab their second
successive defeat.
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"Ravindra was
hitting it wherever he wanted, against bowlers of
the quality of Brett Lee," enthused Watson.
"We identified Jadeja as a special talent straight
away," added Warne.
Losing coach Tom Moody was quick to hail the
effort of Warne.
"Bowling spin can be like poker as well," he said.
"Shane's still got the knowledge of how to bowl,
and we know he thrives on the big stage." |
--Cricket Line
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