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Dirk Kuyt
Guest
Madrid Magic Press Conference
Reporter:Thanks for your time Dirk.
Dirk Kuyt: No worries.
Reporter:What are your thoughts on the new franchise being introduced into the competition, the Chittagong Cheetahs.
Dirk Kuyt: I think it's good for the competition, an expansion is always a risk, it could backfire if the players just aren't committed, but it looks as though Hougie has got this one up and running, we are just eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Captain and then we'll have a fair idea on how they're going to travel during the season.
Reporter: The captain is going to be announced after the Test Match Grand Final, which some say the Madrid Magic should be playing in after getting into a winning position on Day 5 of the Semi Final.
Dirk Kuyt: Well... we did get into a winning position, and I was shattered to have lost from that position, but we've learnt from it and we took it out on the Kings in the One Day Grand Final, we're proud to have those premiership medallions but don't get me wrong, having two would have been even better... As for the Captain being announced... I think I have a fair idea who it may be, but I will not be drawn into speculation before it's announced.
Reporter: After the Captain is announced, they'll submit a squad and get themselves ready for the T25 tournament, what are your thoughts on the introduction of a new competition?
Dirk Kuyt: I think it's a great introduction, we're the One Day champions at the moment and we love the shorter form of the game. A T25 comp is a different game again though and it'll be interesting to see how some teams take it.
Reporter: How serious will you be taking it? The Madrid Magic have been labelled as favourites for the title and many have placed money on you to lead your team to another famous premiership but some are also on the new boys being lead by a mystery captain to a premiership in their first ever competition.
Dirk Kuyt: We want to win, that's for sure. We will be trying a few different things, the first is we're going to let Edge bat with the other hand this season and we're also going to let doggiesin08 open the batting with Quinzate1 after his sensational end to the season.
Reporter: It's good that you guys are going to take it seriously. I'm certainly going to be backing you to win the competition. Good luck for the coming season.
Dirk Kuyt: Thanks. We'll do our best to win.
Reporter:Thanks for your time Dirk.
Dirk Kuyt: No worries.
Reporter:What are your thoughts on the new franchise being introduced into the competition, the Chittagong Cheetahs.
Dirk Kuyt: I think it's good for the competition, an expansion is always a risk, it could backfire if the players just aren't committed, but it looks as though Hougie has got this one up and running, we are just eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Captain and then we'll have a fair idea on how they're going to travel during the season.
Reporter: The captain is going to be announced after the Test Match Grand Final, which some say the Madrid Magic should be playing in after getting into a winning position on Day 5 of the Semi Final.
Dirk Kuyt: Well... we did get into a winning position, and I was shattered to have lost from that position, but we've learnt from it and we took it out on the Kings in the One Day Grand Final, we're proud to have those premiership medallions but don't get me wrong, having two would have been even better... As for the Captain being announced... I think I have a fair idea who it may be, but I will not be drawn into speculation before it's announced.
Reporter: After the Captain is announced, they'll submit a squad and get themselves ready for the T25 tournament, what are your thoughts on the introduction of a new competition?
Dirk Kuyt: I think it's a great introduction, we're the One Day champions at the moment and we love the shorter form of the game. A T25 comp is a different game again though and it'll be interesting to see how some teams take it.
Reporter: How serious will you be taking it? The Madrid Magic have been labelled as favourites for the title and many have placed money on you to lead your team to another famous premiership but some are also on the new boys being lead by a mystery captain to a premiership in their first ever competition.
Dirk Kuyt: We want to win, that's for sure. We will be trying a few different things, the first is we're going to let Edge bat with the other hand this season and we're also going to let doggiesin08 open the batting with Quinzate1 after his sensational end to the season.
Reporter: It's good that you guys are going to take it seriously. I'm certainly going to be backing you to win the competition. Good luck for the coming season.
Dirk Kuyt: Thanks. We'll do our best to win.
