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The two-time champions endured an underwhelming first half, losing five of their seven matches and are languishing at the seventh spot.
The skipper feels the team now controls its own fortunes going ahead. ”We need to just look at it in one way — we absolutely control everything from here, there is no looking behind,” Morgan said during a virtual press conference ahead of their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
”We need to find a way of getting results and everyone in the team, fans know that that can make for very exciting watching because it makes us a very dangerous side with nothing to lose.” Morgan hopes the break would fare well for KKR, who were struggling to find their feet during the first phase of the tournament ”I’m delighted that we are back. Given the position we found ourselves in the beginning of the tournament and result not going our way, a little bit of a break would have hopefully helped us. ”We have certainly re-grouped here in Abu Dhabi, the guys are looking very hungry and fit, determined to make things right.” KKR have roped in senior New Zealand seamer Tim Southee as a replacement for Australia’s Pat Cummins, who has opted out of the second leg. ”Tim Southee is fine international cricketer who has been there for a very very long time, huge amount of experience and he has also played in the IPL. He has fitted in nicely and will hopefully contribute to the squad going forward.” KKR missed out on a play-off spot last season owing to an inferior net run rate but the skipper feels conditions in UAE suit his side.
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