We will go all out to win third Test, says Chandimal
Pallekele, Aug. 11: Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal on Saturday said he is hoping to avoid a 0-3 Test series whitewash against India with assistance from a lively pitch and a young fast bowling attack.
“Series is not yet over. As a captain, I don’t like to lose. May be (whether) it’s world’s number one team or number eighth team, I want to win. We’re giving out full effort to that but we cannot control the ultimate result,” Chandimal said on the eve of the third and final Test here.
“Pressure is always there. We are 0-2 down now but still we are really good team. As a team we are hoping to win this game. If we can do that, definitely we can get more confidence and go forward. So we are looking forward to that.”
Sri Lanka have brought in pacers Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Gamage in place of injured Rangana Herath and Nuwan Pradeep. The hosts are also expecting a lively wicket here, even though a lot of grass is shaved off the wicket.
“Of course, Herath is a really big loss. But we have to manage players. He is suffering from a really stiff back. So we gave him a rest in this game. Lahiru Gamage and Vishwa Fernando are bowling well these days,” he said.
“As the two senior bowlers are not in contention, it’s a good opportunity for them to put up their hands and make a contribution. I hope the two will grab the opportunity.
“Most of the time, we get seaming wickets here. So may be it suits fast bowlers. We haven’t decided our team because of the weather.”