Jayawardene positive ahead of a crucial match against Australia – Cricket News Update
Despite suffering an overwhelming defeat to India at Hobart, Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene is remaining confident over his team’s chances to make it to the finals of the Commonwealth Bank series.
The Asian Lions have to beat the Aussies in their last qualifying match on Friday March 2, in order to confirm their place in the finals, however, India, on the other hand, are relying on the hosts to do them a favour.
"Going in to the last game it's in our control, what we need to do. It's a good position for us to be, rather than depending on someone else to do some favours for us,” said Jayawardene as his team gears to tackle Australia.
Sri Lanka started the on-going tri-series with a new captain and a coach, following a Test and ODI series defeat against South Africa. The 34-year old veteran insisted that his team has improved with every match on the tour Down Under, and is hoping to progress even further by winning the all-important game against the home side.
"From where we started on this tour, I think we've improved as a team and maintained a consistency. That's very important for us going forward,” said Jayawardene.
The right handed batsman also commented on the devastating loss his side suffered, after being well positioned in the first half of the match, by claiming that it was less of Sri Lanka’s poor bowling and more of India’s excellent batting – making him hopeful that all is not lost.
Also the Lankans will take respite from their last two outings against the hosts, which yielded in convincing victories.
Jayawardene also added that the national team is undergoing a rebuilding phase in their on-going tour and remained satisfied with the performances of his players. Apart from the senior players (where Sangakkara and Dilshan have scored centuries); the youngsters have also displayed immense talent, which remains a good sign for the team looking to build for the future.
The captain particularly praised the outstanding contributions of Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof and Thisara Perera, who all have strengthened the Lankan side.
“These guys are taking responsibility. Going forward we've always wanted to have two or three allrounders in a team,” added the veteran skipper.
The Asian Lions have to beat the Aussies in their last qualifying match on Friday March 2, in order to confirm their place in the finals, however, India, on the other hand, are relying on the hosts to do them a favour.
"Going in to the last game it's in our control, what we need to do. It's a good position for us to be, rather than depending on someone else to do some favours for us,” said Jayawardene as his team gears to tackle Australia.
Sri Lanka started the on-going tri-series with a new captain and a coach, following a Test and ODI series defeat against South Africa. The 34-year old veteran insisted that his team has improved with every match on the tour Down Under, and is hoping to progress even further by winning the all-important game against the home side.
"From where we started on this tour, I think we've improved as a team and maintained a consistency. That's very important for us going forward,” said Jayawardene.
The right handed batsman also commented on the devastating loss his side suffered, after being well positioned in the first half of the match, by claiming that it was less of Sri Lanka’s poor bowling and more of India’s excellent batting – making him hopeful that all is not lost.
Also the Lankans will take respite from their last two outings against the hosts, which yielded in convincing victories.
Jayawardene also added that the national team is undergoing a rebuilding phase in their on-going tour and remained satisfied with the performances of his players. Apart from the senior players (where Sangakkara and Dilshan have scored centuries); the youngsters have also displayed immense talent, which remains a good sign for the team looking to build for the future.
The captain particularly praised the outstanding contributions of Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof and Thisara Perera, who all have strengthened the Lankan side.
“These guys are taking responsibility. Going forward we've always wanted to have two or three allrounders in a team,” added the veteran skipper.
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