#SLvNZ: Kusal Mendis needs to work on his patience

Kusal Medis loves to start like a tracer bullet, but he needs to understand that he can't carry on this style throughout the innings in a Test match. He scripted a half-century today and he could only achieve such a feat when he slowed down understanding the demand of situation and nature of Galle track.

But yet again, he wished to bring out the guns and blast Aijaz Patel out of the park - a dismissal resulted during an inappropriate moment. It led to a familiar Sri Lankan collapse until Niroshan Dickwella decided not to bring out his guns.

Sensibility prevailed as Sri Lanka ended the second day without further damage.

Impulsiveness is a treat to watch. But in 5-day matches, productive conversion rates cannot be achieved via a flashy mode. Test cricket demands patience. Mendis has this quality, but it needs to be polished. 

Thank You
Faisal Caesar