Dhananjaya De Silva Comments on Team's Warm-Up Match Denial
Dhananjaya De Silva's Insights on Warm-Up Matches
Dhananjaya de Silva, Sri Lanka's captain, expressed concerns regarding the team's need for more warm-up matches ahead of the crucial Test series against England. The squad was denied the chance to schedule additional preparation games, which could have benefited their performance.
Match Overview Against England Lions
- Sri Lanka lost by seven wickets in their four-day, first-class match against an inexperienced England Lions team.
- The team struggled initially, bowled out for 139 on the opening day.
- However, they improved notably in the second innings, with key contributions from Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, and Dhananjaya de Silva, all scoring half-centuries.
Upcoming Changes in the Line-Up
The lineup for the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford includes eight players from the recent match, with several individuals like Kamindu Mendis, Vishwa Fernando, and Asitha Fernando set to join the squad. Notably, Milan Rathnayake will make his Test debut at age 28, having taken wickets in both innings against the Lions.
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