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The captain has today spoken about the victory over Belmont last night, and said it was all about the basics and doing the job professionaly,"I thought it was a good toss to lose to be honest because you never knew what a good total will be on that wicket.Some balls were staying low and some were climbing quite high. However, I was delighted with my team to restrict them to just 96, and a lot of praise must go to the bowlers and fielders who were alert and always attacked the ball. It was a great effort to restrict them to under a hundred and made our jobs easier with the bat".
Khan was also quick to play down the contribution he made in manufacturing a crucial run out,"I knew there was a chance as soon as he hit it to me, and it was all about how quickly I could release it. It was a crucial wicket too because there was a partnership brewing and he was a dangerous player.As a captain, I know that I have to set the standards either with the bat or in the field, and its something I really enjoy.
Khan later discussed about his decision to bring the dangerous Arsalan down the order,"I wanted to take the pressure off the lad in a run chase. I just feel during a run chase he may be more effective with a score on the board already.My decision was a good one because he played a brutal innings to win us the match quite easily.I also thought the batting off Sonu and Rian was 'world class'.They played quite beautifully, and put an important partnership off about 50.They are technically correct players and I keep telling them all the time that if they just stay at the wicket and play normally then runs will flow quite easily.They are both gifted players and are now applying there minds to the match situation which makes them even more dangerous.I am very proud of them and hope they can continue there good form for the rest of the season".
Khan then looked forward to there next league fixture in a fortnights time away to table topping Sparta in what promises to be a winner take all situation,"The boys are so pumped up for this and cant wait for the match.We have been looking forward to this match ever since they beat us last time.I have full confidence in my players and know they will give me 100%.They have a lot of love for this club and theres great spirit among them.We are united in our desire to finish the number one team in this division, and I firmly believe Sparta will find out on the day.I have placed a strategy in place for that match and did some homework.I will be putting them plans to place and hopefully we will repa rewards.It will be a great match and will be full of tension.I believe the team that will keep there nerve will win and hopefully this time it will be us".
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