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Gilchrist is not a magician: Preity Zinta

Zinta also hoped that every member of KXIP would contribute to the team's success.

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Adam Gilchrist is not a magician and needs time to turn things around for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League,said Preity Zinta,co-owner of the team.

8220;I am hopeful of a turnaround and know that Gilchrist is a brilliant team leader. But he is not a magician and should be given time to settle down,8221; Zinta said here today.

Gilchrist,the former Australian wicketkeeper,is the skipper of Punjab outfit this season after leading Deccan Chargers to victory in the second edition of the Twenty20 league.

8220;We have lot many games left. We will definitely emerge stronger,8221; the Bollywood actress said about her team,adding that 8220;failures are pillars of success8221;.

Zinta also hoped that every member of KXIP would contribute to the team8217;s success.

8220;Everybody has to realise that they have to chip in. Cricket is not an individual sport and everyone needs to contribute,8221; she said.

The Punjab outfit was thrashed by league debutants Pune Warriors India,skippered by India middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh,in its opening game in Mumbai.

 

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