Drama unfolded on the Previous Trafford in Manchester because the Sri Lankan cricket group was evacuated from their dressing room as a consequence of a false hearth. The incident befell on Tuesday (August 21), simply someday earlier than the beginning of their three-match Check collection in opposition to England.
Although it was a faux alarm, it did create some havoc among the many touring social gathering. The Islanders returned again to the dressing room after quarter-hour of the incident.
Sri Lanka’s preparation below scrutiny
Regardless of dropping their solely apply match, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva expressed confidence in his group’s preparation. He admitted that the situations in England are totally different from these in Asia however believed that the group’s preparations would suffice for the Check collection.
“We wished to play a number of matches, however that’s what we get. We didn’t go together with the full-strength group. We have now tried out a number of gamers as properly. The outcome didn’t go our approach, however we had the preparation, I feel. It’’l work on this match,” he stated, whereas addressing the media, forward of the first Check.
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A golden alternative for Sri Lanka
With England lacking key gamers like Ben Stokes and Zak Crawley, Sri Lanka have a golden alternative to win their second Check collection in England. The guests have a robust squad, with their batting and quick bowling departments in good kind.
Sri Lanka’s possible XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama/Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
England’s taking part in XI: Dan Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Mark Wooden, Shoaib Bashir
