Our fast-bowlers have a really good chance against Aussie batsmen, says Kumar Sangakkara – Cricket News Update
Not having played a single Test at the Bellerive Oval in five years, the Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KC-Sangakkara-c1779, believes their pace attack has a good chance against the Australian batsmen, given the nature of the track for the upcoming Test.
“There's been a bit of nibble about, but it's been sporting to both sides. Wickets like this make fast-bowlers really enthusiastic to play, and it elevates guys who don't have that much pace ... really good. If it stays the same I think our fast-bowlers
will have a really good chance against the Aussie batsmen,” shared Sangakkara.
Leading the Sri Lankan pace attack, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/UWMBCA-Welegedara-c2735 for the opening Test between the two teams. Coming at the back of a series against the Proteas (having one of the best pace
attacks), the Aussie batsmen may not find the Lankan pacers as challenging; however, Sangakkara backs them to be effective.
“I think 'Kula' [Kulasekara] is our No. 1 fast bowler. He moves the ball and on a wicket like this a little bit of swing and seam will suit him ideally. Eranga has bowled really well. We've got Dhammika Prasad and Welegedara, all these guys are good with
the moving ball,” added the 35-year old.
On the other hand, the Australian attack is likely to include http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MG-Johnson-c1945 in the bowling mix. Sharing Sangakkara’s view of Hobart, Starc believes the conditions will be bowler friendly, particularly for the side fielding
first.
He also added that he, alongside other Australian bowlers who featured in Perth Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, underwent an in-depth performance review and will be looking to put up an improved show in coming match.
Sangakkara also added that the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DW-Steyn-c1409 or James
Anderson over the past two years, and stands second on ICC’s Test bowler rankings.
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