We have to play better cricket, says Gilchrist

Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist feels his team has to improve if they want to stay alive in the race to win the Indian Premier League (IPL).

“We’ve got to play better than what we have, as a general rule. We have to play better cricket. We are not far off the post and we obviously feel we can improve,” he said.

Adam Gilchrist

Gilchrist, who led the Deccan Chargers to the IPL title in 2009, blamed his team’s dismal batting as they suffered their third loss in the IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders cantered to an eight-wicket win against Kings XI here on Wednesday. Gilchrist said it was a combination of some poor batting by Kings XI and very good bowling by Knight Riders that resulted in the home side’s loss.

“We have been inconsistent. We got off to a decent start, probably one of the better (ones) we have had in five games, but that was cut short when I came off (retired hurt). We haven’t put together a comprehensive batting display at all. There is no doubt about that,” the 40-year-old said.

Gilchrist ruled out
Meanwhile, Gilchrist, who pulled a hamstring injury, is ruled out of today’s match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. “I won’t be playing tomorrow’s (Friday) match. There is a slight (hamstring) tear,” said Gilchrist. David Hussey will lead Kings XI in his absence.u00a0

Hussey’s wishlist
>> Continue his good form
>>u00a0u00a0Dismiss Chris Gayle early
>>u00a0u00a0Piyush Chawla continues to bowl tight
>>u00a0u00a0Harmeet Singh doesn’t go for plenty
>>u00a0u00a0Praveen Kumar ends his wicket-less drought

Vettori’s wishlist
>>u00a0u00a0Opening pair fires this time
>>u00a0u00a0Continues taking wickets
>>u00a0u00a0Gayle resumes where he left off
>>u00a0u00a0Chawla leaks runs
>>u00a0u00a0Paul Valthaty flops again

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