We are stronger than before: McMillan

HYDERABAD: Twenty20 is purely a batsman's game but even then the bowlers have been able to get themselves noticed. Royal Bengal Tigers leg-spinner Upul Chandana did that in their opening match against Lahore Badshahs on Sunday night.
Deception, thy name is spin and Chandana gave ample proof of that when he spun the Badshahs out of the game. Chandana took four for 21 in his four overs and was a prime contender for the Man-of-the-match award.However, the judges surprisingly decided on opener Hamish Marshall, who struck a superb unbeaten 76 as the Tigers romped home by eight wickets.
"It was a bit of surprise as I think Chandana deserved the award. But for his effort we may have been chasing something in the vicinity of 160-170. He took those vital wickets in the middle overs to deny the Badshahs the opportunity to pile on the runs," said Tigers' skipper Craig McMillan.
"I think the judges were impressed by Hamish's knock and the fact that he stayed till the end. There is nothing to take away from his innings. It was a superb one and he fully deserves the accolades," the Kiwi added.
McMillan said he was happy with his team. "We're a bit stronger side than last year. The Indian players are adapting themselves to the situation well. Last year, they were a bit lost but have learned very quickly what is required of them. Everybody is improving and the international players are glad to share their experience with them," he said.