Sri Lankan captain Mendis's big claim before the test series in Pakistan, know what he said

Delhi:The two-match Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is going to start from Monday, the first match of which will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka's new Test captain Kusal Mendis has expressed positive expectations about his team before the series. He says that the conditions in Pakistan can be challenging, but his team is ready to perform better on every type of pitch.

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Sri Lanka's hopes increased due to strong batting order

According to the report of Cricbuzz, while talking to the media before the first Test, Kusal Mendis expressed confidence in the ability of Sri Lankan batsmen. He said that the team has experienced batsmen, who can bat well even on a pitch suited for fast bowlers.

According to Mendis, the team had played brilliantly on the England tour. In such a situation, he hopes that the batsmen will perform their responsibilities well in Pakistan also. There is a possibility of fast bowlers getting help on the Rawalpindi pitch, hence the batsmen will face a new challenge.

Kusal Mendis will captain Test for the first time

Kusal Mendis became the Test captain of Sri Lanka in place of Dhananjay de Silva in early October. This will be the first time that he will lead the team in Test cricket. Expressing his happiness on getting the captaincy, he said that Test cricket is one of his favorite formats.

The Sri Lankan team has been present in Pakistan for more than a month. During this period, the team has played ODI and T20 matches. Players have also faced problems due to staying in hotels for long periods. However, the team members are keeping themselves busy through mutual activities and games.

The bowling department is also strong

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Mendis praised Sri Lanka's bowling attack and said that the team's balance is good. The bowlers have performed impressively in the last few tours. The captain hopes that the fast bowlers will maintain their rhythm in the Test series also. He said that the team is fully prepared and will try to give its best in the match.