‘Mathews, Chameera not toplay in opposition to Netherlands’ | Lucknow Information
Lucknow: Although the Sri Lankan cricket board on Thursday introduced the inclusion of all-rounder Angelo Mathews and pacer Dushmantha Chameera within the World Cup squad as travelling reserves however each the gamers won’t be taking part in in opposition to the Netherlands at Ekana Stadium on Saturday.
Requested how prepared the 2 gamers are as they haven’t performed an ODI since June, Sri Lanka assistant coach Naveed Nawaz mentioned that Mathews and Chameera wouldn’t play on Saturady as their names weren’t within the checklist of 15 gamers submitted to the ICC.
“We have to launch one of many gamers from the squad to make approach for both Mathews or Chameera. We have now a couple of damage considerations and we’ll take that call within the days to come back, relying on the studies,” he mentioned.
“Sri Lanka has no factors on the desk and there may be strain on the group to win a sport. Within the final couple of video games, we’ve been performing effectively on and off in several departments, however I believe we’re but to supply a tidy sport. We have now addressed points and we’ve skilled the final couple of days with a brand new captain in place. I believe the group is optimistic and we’re trying ahead to it,” he mentioned.
On dew issue, he mentioned it will not be a priority and the wicket can be good as ordinary.
“We noticed that within the Australia sport as effectively. It would take a little bit little bit of flip, however I believe it’s not going to be a lot of a distinction,” he added.
“We got here into this event with lots of accidents to our foremost bowlers. We have now been having this within the final couple of months. Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera have been dominated out. Then Maheesh Theekshana was out. So, we had a priority, to be trustworthy. However we’re taking part in with a very younger group of bowlers, and they’re certain to make errors. The way in which ahead is how we are able to be taught from the errors and transfer on,” he mentioned.
