Kolkata Knight Riders have a strong core for next 5-7 years: Uthappa

Kolkata, May 5 - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Vice Captain Robin Uthappa feels that the team now has a strong core group of players who can deliver for the next 5-7 years. "I think we have got a side that

Quizzed about his experience as an outfield player, the clean-hitting right-hander said, "I am loving it. I absolutely love fielding. It's a lot of fun. You are involved in the game so much more. You are running. You are trying to help out the bowler as much as you can. 

"With every ball, you are in in the game. It's not like you are not when you are keeping. But you know, you are always in the move, which I enjoy completely." 

Generally an important cog in KKR's wheel, Uthappa has failed to convert his starts this season, not scoring a fifty after nine games.

"Well I think, everything is going to reveal in the days to come. I would like my bat to speak, instead of me speaking," he said when asked about his pedestrian form.

KKR are third in the points table with 10 points from nine outings.

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IANS