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Bhuvi is a world-class bowler, praises Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain DavidWarner says just-concluded IPL's highest wicket takerBhuvneshwar Kumar is a world-class bowler and he can't wait totake on the seamer as an opposition batsman.

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"Obviously Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar) is in and out of theIndian team, but he is a world-class bowler. With the new ballas an opening batsman I would like to come up against him on awicket like this because he sets the tone from ball one," saidWarner at the post-match press conference after leadingSunrisers to their maiden IPL title at the Chinnaswamy stadiumhere last night..

Warner said as a captain he has utmost faith inBhuvneshwar's abilities and passion for the game.

"I have got utmost faith in him (Bhuvneshwar) and the wayhe plays his cricket. He is passionate. He loves the game and,I always rely on him towards the end," the Australian said.

Warner led from the front with a sparkling 69 off 38balls before Bhuvneshwar and Mustafizur Rahman bowledbrilliantly in the death over to register eight-run win overRoyal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL final last night.

Defending 208 to claim their maiden IPL title, Hyderabadrestricted Virat Kohli's RCB to 200 for seven.

Warner was also effusive in praise for young left-armpacer Mustafizur, who formed a lethal combination along sideBhuvneshwar (23 wickets) for Sunrisers this season.

"Obviously, Mustafizur Rahman is a promising player forBangladesh. It is a credit to him that he has playedoutstanding cricket along with Bhuvi. Hope he keeps fit andstrong for future games," Warner said.

Chasing the 208 for seven set by Sunrsiers, RCB at onestage were cruising at 114 for one with Chris Gayle at hislethal best.

Asked Warner as a captain what he was thinking at thatstage, he said: "Our quest was to maintain composure whileChris Gayle was going after our bowling. I spoke to thebowlers to bowl wide and slower balls but despite that he(Gayle) was striking the ball with power. But we knew if wecould get quick wickets, it would be hard on the next batsmento play shots."



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