Sri Lanka workforce has to play 3 matches T20 and as many matches ODI sequence on India tour (IND vs SL). The tour is ready to start with the T20I sequence, with the primary match going down on Tuesday, January 3 on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Earlier than this match, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka has talked about some necessary issues, in addition to a giant problem in opposition to the Indian workforce in India.
In 2021, Sri Lanka confronted the Indian workforce in a three-match T20I sequence in India and the visiting workforce misplaced 3–0. Final 12 months, Dasun Shanaka’s workforce confirmed their mettle by defeating the Indian workforce within the Tremendous 4 match of the Asia Cup. Nonetheless, Sri Lanka’s efficiency within the T20 World Cup has been disappointing and the workforce will surely prefer to put up a superb present in opposition to India.
Dasun Shanaka expressed hope of a superb sequence
Talking to the media on the eve of the primary T20 Worldwide in Mumbai, the Sri Lankan captain admitted that taking part in in opposition to India on their very own soil is troublesome. They mentioned,
The primary match is essential. India have fully modified their lineup. There’s additionally some expertise in our camp. We’re wanting ahead to the primary match, now we have to do effectively within the first match which units the tone for the opposite matches. We did not have a superb World Cup, so we wish to do effectively on this sequence. A lot of our superstars didn’t do effectively in Australia. However in terms of Asia, we all know the situations and pitches very effectively. Beginning off effectively is necessary. India is at all times a greater workforce, we have to play good cricket in opposition to India. It’s at all times troublesome to play in opposition to India in India. However now we have a superb workforce and we’re wanting ahead to a superb sequence.
