Delhi batsman Unmukt Chand said on Sunday that the absence of New
Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder, who is recovering in the hospital after
being attacked outside a Christchurch bar, would put additional
responsibility on the team in the T20-League. "Jesse's incident was
unfortunate. We really feel sad for it. His absence would mean
additional responsibility. We have to rise to the occasion," the
20-year-old Delhi youngster said.
Ryder went into medically-induced coma after being attacked twice. He is believed to have suffered serious head injuries after the assaults and has now been moved out of the intensive care as his condition was improving. Local media quoted doctors as saying that Ryder suffered a fractured skull and a collapsed lung.
Chand, the former under-19 captain of the Indian team that won the World Cup last year, told media after practice here, "I have played well in Ranji matches this season. I have to maintain this form. I hope I would be able to retain the form I displayed in Ranji matches." Asked to comment on the absence of Kevin Pietersen and Ryder, Chand said, "Yes, they will be missed big time." Asked whether he would be batting in one of those positions, Chand said, "The team management has not told me anything so far. I will bat in whatever position the they ask me to."
Commenting on KKR, he said being champions they have a very good team. Chand especially complimented West Indian off-spinner Sunil Narine, who will be playing for the home side for the second time. "Sunil Narine is a difficult bowler to face," Chand said.
Asked about the Eden Gardens, Chand, who had played here earlier, said, "It is a famous venue in the cricket world. It is a matter of prestige to be able to play at this venue."
Chand informed that Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene, who will be leading Delhi, had a good practice session on Sunday. While most of the members of the side have already arrived in the city, former skipper Virender Sehwag, Johan Botha, Morne Morkel and Irfan Pathan will join the team on Monday.
The tournament begins here with Delhi taking on Kolkata at the Eden Gardens on April 3.
Ryder went into medically-induced coma after being attacked twice. He is believed to have suffered serious head injuries after the assaults and has now been moved out of the intensive care as his condition was improving. Local media quoted doctors as saying that Ryder suffered a fractured skull and a collapsed lung.
Chand, the former under-19 captain of the Indian team that won the World Cup last year, told media after practice here, "I have played well in Ranji matches this season. I have to maintain this form. I hope I would be able to retain the form I displayed in Ranji matches." Asked to comment on the absence of Kevin Pietersen and Ryder, Chand said, "Yes, they will be missed big time." Asked whether he would be batting in one of those positions, Chand said, "The team management has not told me anything so far. I will bat in whatever position the they ask me to."
Commenting on KKR, he said being champions they have a very good team. Chand especially complimented West Indian off-spinner Sunil Narine, who will be playing for the home side for the second time. "Sunil Narine is a difficult bowler to face," Chand said.
Asked about the Eden Gardens, Chand, who had played here earlier, said, "It is a famous venue in the cricket world. It is a matter of prestige to be able to play at this venue."
Chand informed that Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene, who will be leading Delhi, had a good practice session on Sunday. While most of the members of the side have already arrived in the city, former skipper Virender Sehwag, Johan Botha, Morne Morkel and Irfan Pathan will join the team on Monday.
The tournament begins here with Delhi taking on Kolkata at the Eden Gardens on April 3.
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