DTVHINDIKusal Mendis gave a heart-winning statement on the contribution of fans in bringing Sri Lankan cricket back on track.
Kusal Mendis gave the credit for the recent success of Sri Lankan cricket to the fans. Kusal Mendis (Pic Source-Twitter) Sri Lankan ODI captain Kusal Mendis (Kusal Mendis) believes that if it had not been for the support of Sri Lankan fans, cricket would have ended long ago in their country. Following the retirement of veteran cricketers like Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Lasith Malinga and others, Sri Lanka struggled mightily in all three formats of the game. The Sri Lankan cricket team struggled not only on the field but also financially and this resulted in ICC tournaments. But within a few years, a young Sri Lankan cricket team has once again brought Sri Lanka to a respectable position in the cricket map. Sports would have gone nowhere without fans: Kusal Mendis Players like Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanka, Charith Asalanka, Mathisa Pathirana are trying to regain the lost prestige of Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Kusal Mendis gave the credit for the recent success of Sri Lankan cricket to the fans and said that their continuous support will once again bring Sri Lanka to the top. Read here: SL vs ZIM 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Know which team has the upper hand and who can win today’s match Kusal Mendis said in SLC’s official statement: “If it were not for our cricket fans the game would have gone nowhere. Without Sri Lankan cricket fans, cricket will disappear in the country. It is the inexhaustible power of the fans that has kept the game of cricket alive in our country for so long and I believe that the continued support of our fans will mean a lot in our future too. ‘Our team is ready’ I believe that by now we have a list of 20 players ready to work with for the future, for the T20 World Cup to be held in five months and the next ODI World Cup to be held in four years, and in the times to come Wanindu Hasaranga and I will be able to choose our own strong teams.” IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant returns, know how the playing XI of Delhi Capitals will be. 5 Indian players who have scored the most centuries in Test cricket against England Top 4 players who have scored most consecutive half centuries in T20 cricket 5 players who have taken the most catches in T20i cricket 4 players who have bowled the most dot balls in cricket (all-format and active players) 5 Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs in their career in first class cricket Top 5 batsmen who scored double century in first class cricket IND vs AFG: Captain Rohit Sharma will give chance to these 11 players, see playing XI Not only Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have also traded these players 5 batsmen who have scored more than 3 thousand runs in T20 International matches
Do you know about these three famous statements of Angelo Mathews, who led Sri Lanka to victory in many important matches?
Today we will tell you about three controversial statements of Angelo Mathews which were much discussed. Angelo Mathews. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Experienced player Angelo Mathews returned to the Sri Lanka T20 team after a long time and played a valuable inning of 46 runs in 38 balls in the first T20 match against Zimbabwe and played an important role in his team’s victory. Let us tell you, to win this match, Sri Lanka needed 144 runs and they won the match on the last ball. Other players from Sri Lanka performed very well in this match. The hosts defeated Zimbabwe by three wickets. However, after the match was over, Angelo Mathews made a big statement regarding the selection panel of the Sri Lankan team. He said that the selection panels discuss the agenda before taking the decision and then present their views. With this, today we will tell you about three controversial statements of Angelo Mathews which were much discussed. 1- Angelo Mathews’ statement on ‘unruly players’ Angelo Mathews. (Photo Source: Getty Images) During Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand in 2016, captain Angelo Mathews had said about his teammates who were accused of misbehavior that he would not show any mercy to them and would be firm on whatever decision would be taken. The Sports Minister of Sri Lanka had expressed concern about the fact that drug addiction has increased a lot within the team and nothing good is going on in the team due to internal disputes. Matthews confirmed that an official investigation had been launched into the players’ late partying until 3 or 4 a.m. and tensions within the team and others, including interim coach Jerome Jayaratne. Angelo Mathews had given the statement that, ‘I can neither confirm this nor say that this is all false news. But I can say from my side that whichever player is found guilty, strictest action will be taken against him.
SL v ZIM: 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Know which team has the upper hand and who can win today’s match
Ryan Burl, Craig Ervin (captain), Clive Madande, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Luke Jongwi, Sikandar Raza, Richard Ngarwa, Milton Shumba, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Monunga. SL vs ZIM: Possible best performers of both the teams from this match Probable best batsman: Charith Asalanka Even though the first ODI match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was washed out due to rain, Sri Lanka’s middle order batsman Charith Asalanka batted brilliantly and scored 101 runs in the first innings. In such a situation, similar innings will be expected from him in the coming matches also. Probable best bowler: Richard Ngarava Before Asalanka’s brilliant performance, Zimbabwe’s left-arm fast bowler Richard Ngarawa and his spinners put in a stellar performance. Amidst the struggling bowlers in Zimbabwe’s lineup, Ngarawa stood out consistently targeting the off-stump area. His new ball spell saw Avishka Fernando out for a duck and he dismissed Sadira Samarawickrama. Today’s match prediction: Sri Lanka will win today’s match
