"It was a good day, an ideal way to start the tournament, especially after last year," said Adam Gilchrist. "We’ve really worked hard in camp since we got together in South Africa. "We identified areas that we lacked in last year and we saw some great results tonight. There were also times last year when […]
Pietersen delighted with IPL debut
"For Twenty20 cricket, the IPL is absolutely fantastic," Kevin Pietersen said. "Obviously, we’d preferred it to be in India with the crowds and fanatical support there. "But to come to South Africa and have a turnout like there was today in pretty cold conditions as well was absolutely fantastic." He added: "I’ve never had a […]
Smith delighted with Proteas response
"I think Friday we were outplayed, we knew that and we knew were capable of it," said the South Africa captain, Graeme Smith. "I thought we really prepared well for Friday and we just let ourselves down. "Today we wanted to put in a better performance and I think the bowlers really took responsibility for […]
Nervy Taylor delighted with ton
"I haven’t had a significant score for a while now and was probably a little bit more nervous than I have been in the past," said Ross Taylor. "I am a nervous starter normally but today I was probably a bit more nervous. I was happy with the let off and luckily I was able […]
Smith delighted with IPL switch
Graeme Smith said: "It is fantastic for the game in our country and I’m sure it will be huge success." He added: "It’s another opportunity for our country to showcase its beauty and a way for more feet to move through our doors. "I was in India last year and I saw how the tournament […]
Beckham Delighted On First Goal: May Yet Stay In Italy
David Beckham was delighted to have scored his first goal in a Milan shirt and admits he might yet stay in Italy. The former England captain fired home the fourth goal in Milan’s 4-1 triumph at Bologna on Sunday. "The most important thing is that we won the game," Beckham told Sky Italia. "I think […]