http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Graham-Xavier-Ford-c60657 views Thisara Perera as a potential Test regular – Cricket News Update
Following Thisara Perera’s impressive start in the ongoing series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, Sri Lankan Head Coach, Graham Ford, believes that the all-rounder has what it takes to become a Test regular.
The defeat in the opening ODI meant that the hosts have lost nine of their last 11 matches against the Men In Green. It further included four losses on the trot but the Lankans managed to change to balance in the fifth attempt, courtesy an all-round performance from the team in the second game.
A 76-run convincing win was rallied on by an anchoring century knock from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691, followed by a special effort from Perera, where he scored a 14 ball 24-run cameo along with claiming 6 for 44.
His glowing performances in the current series have caught the eye of many, including Ford, who firmly holds the view that the player could establish himself as a Test regular. Such thought is possible, considering player’s calibre – a solid enough batting technique, ability to bowl at lively pace, along with sharp athletic prowess.
While his record in the longer version is hardly of note – a batting and bowling average of 14.22 and 71.71 respectively – but given his age, 23, one expects him get better at adapting to Test cricket.
Also with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AD-Mathews-c913’ constant injury troubles, the management would be inclined to give Perera the additional confidence to stake a permanent claim in the national team for all formats. The ongoing series, which concludes with a 3-match Test series provides the all-rounder a perfect opportunity to make a significant push in the Test side.
"With the talent he has got and the way he bowled [on Saturday], there's no doubt he can be a regular Test player," Ford said. "His work ethic is good and he knows the areas he has to improve on. I am sure, with the many years he has got ahead of him, he will become a very effective Test player.”
"He is a still a young man and hits the ball extremely hard. He is working harder on his ball-striking ability. [Here] he showed the best control he has shown with the ball since I have been involved with the team,” added Ford.
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