IND vs SL: Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has opined that SriLanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been a headache for the Indian side for a long time. To note, Shanaka stroked his first-ever ODI century during the first 50-over game against India. He also finished as the second-leading run-getter in the T20I series held recently. Follow India vs SriLanka LIVE Updates & IND SL 2ND ODI LIVE with InsideSport.IN
IND vs SL: Former opener Wasim Jaffer calls SL skipper Dasun Shanaka a BIG HEADACHE, know why!
“India have to think about dismissing Shanaka as he has been a headache for them for a long time. He has scored runs at a magnificent strike rate. Although India won the second game, Shanaka made a sensational century. It looks like the Indian bowlers have no answers to Shanaka,” Jaffer said in a conversation with ESPN Cricinfo.
Jaffer further talked about Shanaka’s batting position and said that the SriLankan skipper should promote himself. “Shanaka can bat at number five as he can forge solid partnerships with specialist batters because if he comes at six, you often have to play with the tailenders. In that situation, the game is nearly dead and buried. We saw in the first game how Sri Lanka lacked partnerships,” he added.
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— Dasun Shanaka (@dasunshanaka1) January 11, 2023
As mentioned above, Shanaka was in exquisite touch during the T20I series as well. He finished as the second-leading run-getter in the series behind Suryakumar Yadav. Shanaka amassed 124 runs in three games averaging 62. He played at an astonishing strike rate of 187.88 hitting five fours and 11 maximums. Shanaka was also adjudged player of the match in the second T20I match.
Despite hitting a century, Shanaka failed to win the game for his side in the first ODI. With two matches to go, Shanaka will be looking to extend his dominance over the Men in Blue and try to win their first-ever bilateral series in India.
IND vs SL: Former opener Wasim Jaffer calls SL skipper Dasun Shanaka a BIG HEADACHE, know why!
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