: T20 World Cup: We’ve shown what we can do, teams will have close look at us, says SL captain Shanaka #IndiaNEWS Sri Lanka start their T20 World Cup Super 12 campaign on Sunday with skipper Dasun

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T20 World Cup: We’ve shown what we can do, teams will have close look at us, says SL captain Shanaka #IndiaNEWS
Sri Lanka start their T20 World Cup Super 12 campaign on Sunday with skipper Dasun Shanaka insisting “every team has to look at us� after an impressive run through qualifying.Despite a build-up dogged by controversy and indifferent form, the 2014 champions are suddenly being mentioned as potential title winners.Their well-balanced side, boasting two express fast bowlers, a mystery spinner and a cross-section of reliable run-getters, stormed through the first round.“It’s a simple message. The boys have done well, and they have shown their skills, and they have shown what they really can do in this tournament,� said Shanaka on Saturday.“They have made their mark in this tournament already, so every team has to have a close look at them, so it’s really good for us.�The performances back up his confidence.They dismissed Namibia for 96, Ireland for 101 and then the Netherlands for just 44.Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara have rattled batsmen with raw pace despite the sluggish wickets of the Gulf.Spinner Maheesh Theekshana, the 21-year-old off-break bowler who only made his international debut, has already left batsmen bamboozled.He goes into the second round with seven wickets to his name.Meanwhile, Wanindu Hasaranga and Pathum Nissanka both hit half-centuries against Ireland to rescue their team from a perilous 8-3 at one stage.It’s a...Read more

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