Dubai: Sri Lanka came out of the semifinal race at the World Cup Twenty20 but coach Mickey Arthur was convinced of the future of crickets in the country being in a safe hand with the emergence of young talents such as Wanindu Hasaranga “superstar.
The 2014 champions came through qualifications and lost three of the four super matches 12 of their stage to see their semifinal expectations yawned.
The young team below Dasun Shanaka did not leave without the fight, especially towards my unbeaten group of British leaders, and South Africa who were in second place.
“We have shaken the World Cup.
I think we have, “Arthur said at a press conference ahead of the last Group match on Friday against Handers West Indies.” I thought we had pushed the team.
The disappointing thing for me is, in every match we have played from the last three, whether it is Australia, South Africa and is in the UK, we have the opportunity to win the game.
“We will not fulfill the conditions this year but the Sri Lankan cricket is now in good hands.” The South African-born coach said the players were “completely destroyed” after giving the best and still falling short, but he preferred to see Greater image.
“In coaching, we always talk about roots to grow and wings to fly.
I think we have allowed them wings to fly.
“I sit and see what these people will offer Sri Lanka cricket in the future …
I am very happy with what is in their future for Sri Lanka Cricket.” He was Identifying nine talented players, the most prominent as Hasaranga, who became the top Bowler in the latest official ranking released on Wednesday.
“Every time I see it with the ball or see it with bats or in the field, he excites me as a Cricketer,” Arthur said About the leg-spinner who is a leading goalkeeper tournament, with 14 of them from seven matches.
“He drove a wave symbol …
he worked hard very hard on his game and did not leave anything for his preparation.” I can’t It’s happier with where he’s right now.
He is a true world superstar today, “Arthur added.
Sri Lanka’s future in safe hands even though the beginning came out, said Arthur
