Want to groom youngsters for next World Cup – Cricket News Update
Speaking ahead of his team’s ODI bouts against South Africa, Sri Lankan skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691 said that he seeks to improve the fortunes of his team by aiming for the next World Cup staged Down Under in 2015 with the view of giving ample chance to
youngsters.
The flamboyant opener also stated his desire of transforming his team into a consistent outfit after an appalling time since taking over the captaincy after the World Cup 2011. His own form has taken a back seat while too much reliance on veteran duo of
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397 could be catastrophic for the long term future of Sri Lankan cricket.
With the board allegedly involved in corruption, the cricketing outlook seems bleak for the sub-continent giants however; Dilshan has stated his desire to ensure consistency despite seeing his side losing four series on the trot against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
"We played good cricket in those three series at times, but we weren't consistent enough," Dilshan said ahead of the first ODI against South Africa. "If we can be consistent here we can finish well in this series."
While they showed glimpses of improvement on their current tour, by the winning the second Test, doubts still linger over the credentials of the Lankan team.
The ODI clashes against the Proteas will again test their mettle in unfamiliar conditions but with the return of experienced hands in the bowling department, their chances to cause an upset are heightened.
The ODI squad sees the return of premier pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hettige-Don-Rumesh-Lahiru-Thirimanne-c63124 shows that the Lankans are looking to build for the future. Dilshan also added that he certainly wants his team to aim for the next World
Cup, which is the prime reason of including someone like Thirimanne.
"We want to groom a few youngsters for the next World Cup and that's why we have retained Thirimanne. Guys like him need to get as much experience as possible and get ready for the next World Cup. That's the main idea. The selectors and senior players discussed
this and I think it's the right way to move forward," added Dilshan.
The first limited over contest will take place today at Paarl.
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