MUMBAI: Wearing a extra settled look than Hardik Pandya-led Team India, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka feels they have “some experience” to name the pictures within the first T20I on Tuesday.
The sequence towards Sri Lanka will mark a regime change with Hardik Pandya main a new-look aspect with out the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul amongst others.
“The first game is really important. India have totally changed their lineup. We also got some experience in our camp. We are looking forward to the first game, we must do well in the first game which sets the tone for the other games,” Shanaka stated on the eve of the three-match sequence, giving a stern warning to India.
This would be the first T20I sequence for the reigning Asia Cup champions who suffered a debacle within the T20 World Cup and didn’t make the primary spherical.
“We didn’t have a good World Cup, so we would look to step up and do well in this series,” the Asia Cup-winning skipper stated.
“Many of our superstars didn’t do well in Australia. But when it comes to Asia, we know the conditions and pitches well. It’s important to start well.”
“India is always a better side, what we need to do is to play good cricket against India. It’s always tough against India in India. But we have a good team, looking forward to a good series,” he added.
An an identical three-match ODI sequence will comply with the T20s and Shanaka feels it might give them an ideal preparation for the World Cup slated later this yr in India.
“With the World Cup scheduled in India this year, the T20 and ODI series are very important because most of the guys in the side have not played in India.”
“Definitely, this will give us exposure in a lot of grounds and conditions and playing against India will be good preparation for the World Cup.”
The seam-bowling allrounder additional stated he’s not nervous about not getting a franchise within the IPL public sale.
Shanaka had a base value of Rs 50 lakh however not one of the 10 franchises confirmed any curiosity to go for him.
“It’s not in my hands. I was really keen to get into an IPL side. But it happens in life, opportunities come and go. I’m not worried. What I can control is my own performance, so I’m looking forward to doing well in this series and staying consistent in International cricket,” he signed off.
The sequence towards Sri Lanka will mark a regime change with Hardik Pandya main a new-look aspect with out the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul amongst others.
“The first game is really important. India have totally changed their lineup. We also got some experience in our camp. We are looking forward to the first game, we must do well in the first game which sets the tone for the other games,” Shanaka stated on the eve of the three-match sequence, giving a stern warning to India.
This would be the first T20I sequence for the reigning Asia Cup champions who suffered a debacle within the T20 World Cup and didn’t make the primary spherical.
“We didn’t have a good World Cup, so we would look to step up and do well in this series,” the Asia Cup-winning skipper stated.
“Many of our superstars didn’t do well in Australia. But when it comes to Asia, we know the conditions and pitches well. It’s important to start well.”
“India is always a better side, what we need to do is to play good cricket against India. It’s always tough against India in India. But we have a good team, looking forward to a good series,” he added.
An an identical three-match ODI sequence will comply with the T20s and Shanaka feels it might give them an ideal preparation for the World Cup slated later this yr in India.
“With the World Cup scheduled in India this year, the T20 and ODI series are very important because most of the guys in the side have not played in India.”
“Definitely, this will give us exposure in a lot of grounds and conditions and playing against India will be good preparation for the World Cup.”
The seam-bowling allrounder additional stated he’s not nervous about not getting a franchise within the IPL public sale.
Shanaka had a base value of Rs 50 lakh however not one of the 10 franchises confirmed any curiosity to go for him.
“It’s not in my hands. I was really keen to get into an IPL side. But it happens in life, opportunities come and go. I’m not worried. What I can control is my own performance, so I’m looking forward to doing well in this series and staying consistent in International cricket,” he signed off.