Cobras' Rippon confident of playing in CLT20

Chennai: In a side filled with international players, Michael Rippon's place in Cape Cobras' playing eleven is not certain, but the young spinner said he is confident of at least getting a game in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament here.
Cobras got their CLT20 campaign off to a winning start with a seven-wicket win over 2009 champions New South Wales and will face defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday.

But to find a place in Cobras' playing eleven, Rippon, who did not play in their tournament opener, has to thwart competition from more established spinners like Robin Peterson and Justin Ontong.
"Yeah, I hope (I get picked), obviously I want to get on to the field and have a game. But we have got quite a strong squad. We have quite a few national players back in the side.
I think it's all about combination. I don't think you can play too many spinners, but I am sure I'll get an opportunity," Rippon told reporters today.
Asked if Chennai Super Kings, who lost to Mumbai Indians by three wickets in a thrilling contest on Saturday, are likely to wilt under pressure, he said, "It's obviously a game of cricket and you have stuff like that happening. But as long as you have a secured game plan and follow it, you will be safe."
Asked about the pitch on offer at the M A Chidambaram stadium here, the 20-year-old said, "It's not as quick as it normally is. Players are saying it's quite slow and quite sticky and it doesn't come on to the bat."