Buchanan vows to make Knight Riders the best franchise
New Delhi: It may be all over for Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but their Australian coach John Buchanan has vowed to make them the "best team" in the coming seasons.
At the launch of his book "If Better is Possible", Buchanan made it clear that every team should have its history and Knight Riders will create its own and also set benchmarks.
"I want to develop the team as the best franchise team. We are also looking for the right people and talent. There is the Bollywood aura but then we don't have history. We are the ones to initiate and set benchmarks," he said.
The Knight Riders made a brilliant start in the IPL but lost way after the departure of key players Brendon McCullum and Ricky Ponting. Buchanan, however, feels that it was Knight Riders' failure to perform well in the first six overs that was the main cause of their downfall.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
National teams do not need coaches: Warne
Chennai: Shane Warne was anything but ambiguous when he declared with typical finality that national teams do not need coaches, but teams at the first-class and domestic levels need them.
While virtually dashing any speculation about taking up a coaching assignment with a national team, Warne was responding to a query about his dual role as coach and captain of the Rajasthan Royals.
"I am basically a captain who is helping out the team by putting my first-class experience to good use. But otherwise, coach-cum-captain is just a title. I am lucky to have guys like Jeremy Snape and Darren Barry who work things out in the backroom," said Warne who is here for the game against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
Chennai: Shane Warne was anything but ambiguous when he declared with typical finality that national teams do not need coaches, but teams at the first-class and domestic levels need them.
While virtually dashing any speculation about taking up a coaching assignment with a national team, Warne was responding to a query about his dual role as coach and captain of the Rajasthan Royals.
"I am basically a captain who is helping out the team by putting my first-class experience to good use. But otherwise, coach-cum-captain is just a title. I am lucky to have guys like Jeremy Snape and Darren Barry who work things out in the backroom," said Warne who is here for the game against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
We have done our job, time to pray: Sehwag
New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag said the team had done their job after beating Mumbai Indians here on Saturday in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match and now was the time to pray for a semi-final berth.
Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, placed third, fourth and fifth respectively in the IPL standings, are fighting for two semifinal spots with the top two teams, Rajasthan Royal and Kings XI Punjab, already making the cut.
Man of the Match Dinesh Karthik said he was happy to help his team win the crucial game.
New Delhi: Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag said the team had done their job after beating Mumbai Indians here on Saturday in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match and now was the time to pray for a semi-final berth.
Daredevils, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, placed third, fourth and fifth respectively in the IPL standings, are fighting for two semifinal spots with the top two teams, Rajasthan Royal and Kings XI Punjab, already making the cut.
Man of the Match Dinesh Karthik said he was happy to help his team win the crucial game.
Warne all praise for top-order batsmen
Chennai: Despite four changes in the team, Rajasthan Royals managed to win against Chennai Super Kings here on Saturday night and that reflected the depth of their talent, according to skipper Shane Warne.
Speaking to the media after beating Royals by 10 runs, Warne said: "Till the 14th over, I thought Super Kings might yet win the game with about an over to spare. But the wicket of Parthiv Patel was crucial and it helped us get back into the game."
Warne was all praise for his three top-order batsmen, Graeme Smith (91), Swapnil Asnodkar (41) and Kamran Akmal (53 not out), saying they laid the foundation for a big total.
"I am happy that Kamran came good with the bat tonight as we might push him up to open the innings since Smith will be missing our next match due to a hamstring injury," said Warne.
Chennai: Despite four changes in the team, Rajasthan Royals managed to win against Chennai Super Kings here on Saturday night and that reflected the depth of their talent, according to skipper Shane Warne.
Speaking to the media after beating Royals by 10 runs, Warne said: "Till the 14th over, I thought Super Kings might yet win the game with about an over to spare. But the wicket of Parthiv Patel was crucial and it helped us get back into the game."
Warne was all praise for his three top-order batsmen, Graeme Smith (91), Swapnil Asnodkar (41) and Kamran Akmal (53 not out), saying they laid the foundation for a big total.
"I am happy that Kamran came good with the bat tonight as we might push him up to open the innings since Smith will be missing our next match due to a hamstring injury," said Warne.
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