“It’s an essential match for all Sri Lankans as a result of the World Cup goes to be held right here in India, so I’m trying ahead to this sequence. It’s an excellent preparation, the situations could be related. The boys are prepared for that, they know the significance of this match,” Shanaka stated on the eve of the primary ODI in Guwahati.
Sri Lanka misplaced the T20I sequence 1-2 earlier than the upcoming ODI sequence, however they need to reap the benefits of the positives from the simply concluded sequence. Shanaka additionally acknowledged that it is vitally powerful to beat India in India.
“None of the teams in the recent past except for South Africa have won in India. Even we gave a good fight in Mumbai. But they came stronger, we need to play competitive cricket,” Shanaka stated.
The Lankan skipper was their prime run-getter within the simply concluded T20 sequence, with 124 runs at a strike fee of 187.87.
“Before coming here, I really wanted to do well, practised more, it’s very important to play well in India,” Shanaka stated about his kind.
Shanaka feels that the primary ODI will likely be a high-scoring affair.
“We have seen the deck and it appears to be a high scoring game,” Shanaka stated.
Still reeling from Suryakumar’s assault, Shanaka was requested how he plans to cease the in-form Indian batter.
“This is a familiar question for all the captains. Suryakumar is a 360-player with the form he’s in. It’s about bowling in the right areas and executing your plans well,” the Lankan captain concluded.
(With inputs from PTI)