http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779 praises teammates – Cricket News Update
After putting his team in control of the second Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LD-Chandimal-c1831, while has backed his bowlers to provide the team with a much needed win
at Durban.
The tourists have gained command after an enthralling Day 3, which saw them taking an overall lead of 426, mainly contributed to the fighting efforts from Sangakkara, who ended the day making 108.
Despite his own endeavours, the Lankan veteran also lauded the battling input provided by the lower- middle order comprised of Samaraweera and Chandimal.
Samaraweera made his return to the Test team after surprisingly being dropped for their recently concluded tour of UAE against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755. The veteran however, provided the much needed stability in the middle order and proved the difference in the first innings
of the second Test, playing an excellent knock of 102 to help his side post 338.
He then also partnered in a crucial 94 run stand with Sangakkara in the second innings to nullify the threat of their opponents, who took early wickets to restrict them at 44 for 3.
"Thilan was out of the side and had come back in for a very tough tour. To do what he did in that first innings for us was incredible. It was a make or break series for the guy," he said.
The other player to make a name was debutant Chandimal, who replaced http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jayan-Kaushal-Silva-c66641 in the team. The youngster showed great maturity to make 58 in the first innings before applying further pressure on the opponents with another sensible knock of 54.
"Chandimal has shown that he is strong, both physically and mentally. He showed he was not overawed by the situation or the South African attack," added Sangakkara.
The veteran now feels that his bowlers hold key and has backed his bowling line up to deliver the final nail in the coffin, which consequently will assist his side to dictate terms.
“Our pace attack has got to do a lot to take early wickets and get us breakthroughs with the new ball," added the veteran.
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