Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, has assured Malinda Warnapura and Thilan Thusara that they can expect an extended run in the national team. Warnapura starred with scores of 120 and 62 in Sri Lanka’s opening Test win by 121 runs against West Indies last week in Guyana, and Thushara offered steady support to the elite bowling duo of Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan with match figures of 5 for 129 runs from 37.5 overs.
“These two guys have played good first-class cricket back home and play a little bit of league cricket in England so know their way around the park,” Jayawardene said. “We can always call them up and say this is your opportunity. Read more
Courtesy: ind.cricinfo.com
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