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I made most of the opportunity: Pandey

Roma Khanna | CNN-IBN
Posted on May 24, 2009 at 20:20

Bangalore Royal Challengers will be hoping their exciting discovery 19-year-old Manish Pandey will strike in the final - yet again after two man of the match performances.

Manish Pandey: I really enjoyed both my innings and specially today. It was very important for me. I am in form. I want to continue it to the finals.

CNN-IBN: How does it feel to be the first Indian to score a hundred in the IPL?




Manish Pandey: Day before yesterday when I got a hundred, I was really happy about me. I felt proud of myself.

CNN-IBN: How much support did you get from Anil and Ray Jennings?

Manish Pandey: Anil and Ray they both support me so much, really a lot. Anilbhai gave me the opportunity to open the previous match and I got the runs. I am very happy.

CNN-IBN: When you were given the opportunity what was in your mind?

Manish Pandey: It was lot of pressure though. I was waiting for a chance to come in. I had decided when I get a chance I will do the most of it. And that's what I did.

CNN-IBN: What was the special moment today? Tell me one special shot that you enjoyed the most.

Manish Pandey: The cover drive today. I played against Gony and I enjoyed it.



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