Sri Lanka's road to 2026...

[slcricfan1]

(06-18-2024, 12:58 AM)mugatiya Wrote:  

(06-18-2024, 12:55 AM)mugatiya Wrote:  There’s nothing magical about good leadership. It's a skill in itself. Sure, the players are hurting and disappointed right now. They are human. Who wouldn't be as professional sportsmen But the real question is whether they were hungry enough to want more 12 or 18 months ago. Or even further back in certain cases.

These losses are the result of small lapses over time: a drop in fitness, a drop in focus, a drop in drive, and a lack of discipline. All these little things add up to poor performances on the field over time.

Losing is a part of sport – we all know this. Losing itself isn't the issue; it's about whether the team is progressing and moving forward bit by bit. Our bowling is clearly working; the skill is evident, and all the bowlers are improving steadily. However, the same can't be said for our batting, tactics, on-field smarts etc.

And if what you say is true, and they are hardworking have the drive, and this is all they can come up with, we simply need to accept that we are somewhere in the 7-10 ranked teams and maybe even lower in certain formats and adjust expectations accordingly.

I try to stay positive and think we can still turn this around at some point. But maybe I am wrong. Which is a very sad place to be as a fan.

I think we dont currently have the skill to be top 4. But you are certainly correct in that there are things that we can actually practically remedy such as fitness and facts

[stillwill]

(06-17-2024, 03:07 PM)Bada Wrote:  DDS is forever. I wouldn't be surprised if someone in the #ThinkTank came up with the idea of how important he would be at home in 2026 because of his bowling.

DDS is the Kapugedara of T20. Still can't believe he played 150 innings for SL. His 2011 WC hair cut was cool asf though, can't lie. One thing that SL players do better than these Indian and Pakistani Pajeets are that style is always on point.

[stillwill]

(06-18-2024, 12:55 AM)mugatiya Wrote:  

(06-18-2024, 12:33 AM)slcricfan1 Wrote:  I mean, the public has been very dissatisfied for years now. You would think getting all out for 50 twice, losing against namibia and whatever would give these guys some drive by now. i watch mendis and hasaranga`s reactions in that last game and i really do feel they care. I dont know if the magical leadership that they need exists

There’s nothing magical about good leadership. It's a skill in itself. Sure, the players are hurting and disappointed right now. They are human. Who wouldn't be as professional sportsmen But the real question is whether they were hungry enough to want more 12 or 18 months ago. Or even further back in certain cases.

These losses are the result of small lapses over time: a drop in fitness, a drop in focus, a drop in drive, and a lack of discipline. All these little things add up to poor performances on the field over time.

Losing is a part of sport – we all know this. Losing itself isn't the issue; it's about whether the team is progressing and moving forward bit by bit. Our bowling is clearly working; the skill is evident, and all the bowlers are improving steadily. However, the same can't be said for our batting, tactics, on-field smarts etc.

It's cultural to be honest. Time change, generation changes, some progress, some regress.

[mugatiya]

(06-18-2024, 01:22 AM)slcricfan1 Wrote:  

(06-18-2024, 12:58 AM)mugatiya Wrote:  And if what you say is true, and they are hardworking have the drive, and this is all they can come up with, we simply need to accept that we are somewhere in the 7-10 ranked teams and maybe even lower in certain formats and adjust expectations accordingly.

I try to stay positive and think we can still turn this around at some point. But maybe I am wrong. Which is a very sad place to be as a fan.

I think we dont currently have the skill to be top 4. But you are certainly correct in that there are things that we can actually practically remedy such as fitness and facts

I'd be happy with top 6.

I think top 4 will be beyond us for a long time when you consider,

Tests - Aus, India, Eng, SA, NZ and to a lesser degree Pak in Tests. SL currently ranked 7th

ODIs- India, Aus, Eng, NZ, SA, Pak all ahead of us, SL currently ranked 8th

T20I - India, Aus, Eng, SA, Pak, WI, NZ and now BD, AFG coming up as well. SL currently ranked 8th

We won't be in the top 4 in any of these formats for a long long time.

[harshjoshi87]

(06-17-2024, 02:22 PM)kalu5678 Wrote:  Leaving Nissanka alone the T20 side has to be packed with power, six hitters. Asalanka can, he needs to Captain. Mendis can, can he be consistent? Kamindu can, think he should be persisted, still very early days, plus left handed.Avishka can, but, can he figure out his off stump swinging ball issue? Can be done with proper guidance.
Train our lads in power hitting starting with LPL.

SL issues are structural, training, quite frankly the politicians, mafia and money will not let it go!

I agree with you kalu bhai.

SL ideally need only two anchors in T20I team which can be Kamindu & Asalanka. Rest all should smash it from the first ball. Avishka should be brought back in T20I squad as well as Bhanuka & Chamika K.

They have tried everything & failed, they should try the England 2015 way. This is the only way moving forward.

Bowlers are not the issue for Sri Lanka, batting is.

The mission should begin on 27th July 2024. On that day i will cheer for Lanka against my countrymen.

[pj57]

Avishka shouldn't be considered for t20Is. He is better at ODIs, should consolidate his place in that format before venturing to other formats. He has been very poor in t20Is so far despite given several opportunities.

[harshjoshi87]

(06-18-2024, 06:51 AM)pj57 Wrote:  Avishka shouldn't be considered for t20Is. He is better at ODIs, should consolidate his place in that format before venturing to other formats. He has been very poor in t20Is so far despite given several opportunities.

Avishka shouldn't be considered for t20Is. He is better at ODIs, should consolidate his place in that format before venturing to other formats. He has been very poor in t20Is so far despite given several opportunities.

You forgot about a certain Marvan Attapatu who managed only 1 run in his first 10-11 innings.

Avishka should be persisted with. He has the power game.

[mugatiya]

(06-18-2024, 06:40 AM)harshjoshi87 Wrote:  

(06-17-2024, 02:22 PM)kalu5678 Wrote:  Leaving Nissanka alone the T20 side has to be packed with power, six hitters. Asalanka can, he needs to Captain. Mendis can, can he be consistent? Kamindu can, think he should be persisted, still very early days, plus left handed.Avishka can, but, can he figure out his off stump swinging ball issue? Can be done with proper guidance.
Train our lads in power hitting starting with LPL.

SL issues are structural, training, quite frankly the politicians, mafia and money will not let it go!

I agree with you kalu bhai.

SL ideally need only two anchors in T20I team which can be Kamindu & Asalanka. Rest all should smash it from the first ball. Avishka should be brought back in T20I squad as well as Bhanuka & Chamika K.

They have tried everything & failed, they should try the England 2015 way. This is the only way moving forward.

Bowlers are not the issue for Sri Lanka, batting is.

The mission should begin on 27th July 2024. On that day i will cheer for Lanka against my countrymen.

Oh yea?

[pj57]

(06-18-2024, 06:56 AM)harshjoshi87 Wrote:  

(06-18-2024, 06:51 AM)pj57 Wrote:  Avishka shouldn't be considered for t20Is. He is better at ODIs, should consolidate his place in that format before venturing to other formats. He has been very poor in t20Is so far despite given several opportunities.

Avishka shouldn't be considered for t20Is. He is better at ODIs, should consolidate his place in that format before venturing to other formats. He has been very poor in t20Is so far despite given several opportunities.

You forgot about a certain Marvan Attapatu who managed only 1 run in his first 10-11 innings.

Avishka should be persisted with. He has the power game.

Marvan scored only 1 run in his first 6 test innings, not 10--11 innings. He was picked again 3 years later after scoring lot of runs in the then competitive domestic circuit. Even in ODIs, he failed when he made his debut in 1992, was picked again only in 1996. Marvan was a technically correct batsman who could correct his mistakes quickly and get lot of runs when he was picked again. Avishka is no Marvan when it comes to technique. He takes time to settle down and very poor outside the off stump early in his innings.

Having the power game is of no use, if he can't put it to practice. He has only one double figure score in his last 11 t20I innings. He should be persisited with in ODIs but not in t20Is.

[harshjoshi87]

They will be playing ODIs first on that India tour. Avishka & Bhanuka should be in.