Jayawardene proud of team after semi-final against Pakistan – Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – October 5, 2012
Sri Lankan skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 in the first World T20 semi-final at Colombo last night.
The Lankans posted 139 on the board after electing to bat first, with Jayawardene top scoring with 42. The hosts then halted the Men in Green’s pursuit, courtesy some tight bowling, eventually winning the tie by a close margin of 16.
Jayawardene hailed the performance of the team, and expressed confidence of lifting the coveted trophy after suffering narrow defeats in previous tournaments. "We have been blessed with four now - although I know we haven't won anything. But four finals, it's amazing.”
Following public criticism over his poor performance in the last 18 months, Indian veteran batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c749.
Tendulkar, the highest run getter in the history of cricket, was criticised by the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/VVS-Laxman-c2772 also retiring in recent times, many have called on the veteran to call time on his illustrious career in order to open door for the upcoming youngsters.
Tendulkar himself has admitted that time is running out. “I need not take a call right now. When I play in November, I will re-assess things,” Tendulkar said to the Times of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750. “I am 39 and I don't think I have plenty of cricket left in me.”
Former Pakistani cricketers have criticised the team’s decision to exclude the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World T20.
The Men in Green suffered a 16-run defeat, after only three batters managed double figures in pursuit of 139.
"There was no way you could go into the semifinal without http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdul-Qadir-c41605.
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