Kieswetter revels in England role

12 April 2012

Craig Kieswetter rates his England career to date as a "dream experience" but acknowledges he must learn from his mistakes if he is to keep it going in the right direction.

The wicketkeeper batsman hit the international stage with a bang earlier this year, posting a maiden one-day hundred in just his third match and then turning in a man-of-the-match performance in the triumphant World Twenty20 campaign. The domestic summer has yet to live up to those lofty standards, with the Somerset man contributing just 69 runs in five innings in the 3-2 win over Australia.

"I have been able to experience a lot in a short international career," said Kieswetter. "I have probably had a dream experience. I have played against Bangladesh, been part of a winning side at the World Twenty20 and created history."

He added: "I have really enjoyed what I have been part of and have contributed at certain stages.

"That is all I can ask. I know cricket can bite you and it is not possible to get a hundred in every innings. I also know I don't have to be perfect in every innings but being able to contribute with bat or gloves is all I can ask."

Kieswetter also believes the lean time he endured against Ricky Ponting's side will stand him in good stead.

He has earned a reputation for fearless hitting at the top of the order in the shortest format but is now ready to adapt his 50-over game should the big shots not suit conditions.

"Australia are the number one one-day side in the world and it was a fantastic experience playing against them," he added.

"Playing them was a very tactical series, more so than playing county cricket or against the lesser nations.

"I learned a bit tactically about pacing an innings and getting the side off to the best possible start. You don't necessarily have to be 50 for nought after five, you can be 25 for nought after seven and it is still a pretty good start. "I didn't get the runs I wanted to but learned a lot from the five games and I feel I am constantly improving."

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