What an extraordinary Test match it had been at Galle! Sri
Lanka’s next generation has turned the world upside down by scripting one of
the most memorable comebacks ever in the history of Test cricket. Until Dinesh
Chandimal decided to unleash his let’s-go-for-it-like-knock, this Test match was
supposed to be a cakewalk for the visitors. But, how uncertain this glorious
game can be! Sri Lanka notched up a thrilling 63-run victory on day 4.
On the fourth day Herath Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath, yes, I am talking about Rangana Herath, recovered from his lean patch to exploit the conditions well to fetch seven India scalps and he was well aided and supported from the other end by the young Tharindu Kaushal.
On the fourth day Herath Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath, yes, I am talking about Rangana Herath, recovered from his lean patch to exploit the conditions well to fetch seven India scalps and he was well aided and supported from the other end by the young Tharindu Kaushal.
Akash Chopra stated regarding
Herath’s rediscovered form and according to him, Hertah had changed his action
a bit while bowling in the second innings. His non-bowling arm was not visible
in the second innings and used the cracks extremely well to test the Indian
batting line-up. And in my opinion, to an extent, the Indians allowed Herath to
claw back into his menacing best.
I don’t support the idea of sending Ishant Sharma as thenightwatchman . When
you have players like Harbhajan Singh and Ravi Ashwin around then why Ishant?
Ishant has never been trustworthy with the bat and as soon as Herath dismissed
him, Rangana was unstoppable – he found back his mojo no time. Ishant’s
dismissal in the early morning disturbed the rhythm of the Indian batting.
Virat Kohli is a very good captain, but he can’t be the best if he persists with players whose performance are not up to the mark. How on earth a well-proven-failure like Rohit Sharma was preferred instead of Cheteshwar Pujara? You can’t be the best or aggressive captain by building a team on the basis of your personal favorites.
I don’t support the idea of sending Ishant Sharma as the
Virat Kohli is a very good captain, but he can’t be the best if he persists with players whose performance are not up to the mark. How on earth a well-proven-failure like Rohit Sharma was preferred instead of Cheteshwar Pujara? You can’t be the best or aggressive captain by building a team on the basis of your personal favorites.
While the Indians will be pondering about what went wrong, the Sri Lankans be rejoicing and cherishing each and every
moment. The next generation of Sri Lanka has gifted Kumar Sangakkara a
wonderful gift.
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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