Sri Lankan team captain Karunaratne says that Pakistan cricket team is a stronger opponent than Australia because they have the ability to play Spain better.


 Speaking after the victory in the second Test match of the series against Australia, Karunaratne said that Babar Azam is in excellent form while openers Imam-ul-Haq and Yasir are also back which will benefit Pakistan.


 He said that he asked Dinesh Chandimal to come with a big innings, he was not successful for the last few years but the innings against Australia has restored his confidence.


 Karunaratne said that things become easier as a captain when your senior player is regaining form, Angelo Mathews may fail, I may fail but I know a player will fight for the team and it is comforting.


 It should be noted that the first match of the two-Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on July 16 at the Galle Cricket Stadium.





Read more

Sri Lanka Test team captain Karunaratne has said that Pakistan cricket team is a stronger opponent than Australia.


It should be noted that the first match of the two-Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on July 16 at the Galle Cricket Stadium.

 Speaking after the victory in the second Test match of the series against Australia, Karunaratne said that the Pakistan cricket team is stronger than Australia and has the ability to play spin better. Babar Azam is in top form while openers Imamul Haq and Yasir also returned which will benefit Pakistan.

 He said that he told Dinesh Chandimal to come with a big innings, he was not successful for the last few years but the innings against Australia has restored his confidence.

 Karunaratne said that things become easier as a captain when your senior player is regaining form, Angelo Mathews may fail, I may fail but I know a player will fight for the team and it is comforting.