Kieswetter prepared to answer England’s call
ENGLAND wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter insists he doesn’t see his change of role in the one-day side as a demotion and is confident he can adjust to the demands of being a middle-order batsman.
The Somerset man has shown only flashes of brilliance since he came into the 50-ver side two years ago as an opening bat and has paid the price for his patchy form.
Kevin Pietersen will replace his fellow South-African born star at the top of the order when England kick-off their four-match series against Pakistan on Monday and Kieswetter is relishing the upcoming challenge. “It’s a challenge I’m really looking forward to,” he said. “It’s obviously a little bit different, but I hope my skills can help better the side in that area.
“The third powerplay and the last 10 overs are becoming more and more important.
“I think that was a great lesson we learned from how the Indians played in the last series.
“We’re looking to try to improve our game and our squad, and we feel that is one area where we can do so.”
Meanwhile, England seamer Chris Tremlett has undergone back surgery to address the problem which forced him out of the Test series defeat against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.