{"id":170324,"date":"2026-05-21T04:44:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=170324"},"modified":"2026-05-21T04:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:14:23","slug":"manish-pandeys-experience-athleticism-adding-value-to-kkrs-ipl-campaign-shane-watson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=170324","title":{"rendered":"Manish Pandey\u2019s experience, athleticism adding value to KKR\u2019s IPL campaign: Shane Watson"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Shane Watson heaped praise on Manish Pandey for making a crucial contribution with the bat which helped the Purple and Gold Brigade avenge its defeat against the Mumbai Indians and remain alive in the Indian Premier League Playoffs race.<\/p>\n

Batting for the first time in the season, Pandey made 45 on a tricky pitch as KKR chased down 148 at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Watson said the experienced Indian was in good touch. \u201cI\u2019ve worked with him previously at the Delhi Capitals for a couple of seasons. This is the best I\u2019ve seen him bat over the last few years. He\u2019s been batting so beautifully.<\/p>\n

READ: KKR vs MI, IPL 2026: Pandey, Powell partnership helps Kolkata Knight Riders stay in hunt for Playoffs<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cHe adds so much value to the team. He\u2019s a super-experienced guy, an amazing fielder, and adds so much energy to our group. He\u2019s still one of our fittest, one of our best fielders. The way he\u2019s looking after himself, his preparation coming into this tournament as well, shows that he\u2019s still got a number of years of good cricket in front of him,\u201d said Watson.<\/p>\n

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Manish Pandey takes a stunning catch to dismiss Ryan Rickelton of Mumbai Indians.
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Manish Pandey takes a stunning catch to dismiss Ryan Rickelton of Mumbai Indians.
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Watson said KKR missed Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was substituted due to a concussion, during the chase. \u201cUnfortunately, the collision that he (Raghuvanshi) had with Varun Chakaravarthy meant that he ended up having some neck pain, a bit of dizziness and a bit of a headache within a couple of overs of that as well. We certainly missed him from a batting perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Varun\u2019s injury, Watson said, \u201cObviously he\u2019s playing through a bit of pain, which just shows how brave he is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Published on May 21, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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