DUBAI: During a super short pre-match public interview, Dasun Shanaka couldn't quit spouting about India's capability. The Sri Lankan chief had before in the Asia Cup got into rubbish talk in the number one spot up to a virtual knockout game against Bangladesh. As India wind up in a similarly weak situation for Tuesday's match, Shanaka avoided trying his adversaries this time.
"I think they had a generally excellent game (against Pakistan) the previous evening. There isn't anything called under tension right now since they are playing awesome cricket and will be good to go for the upcoming game," Shanaka said.
All things considered, there will be a few butterflies in the Indian camp. Not coming great in that frame of mind in large competitions has been an issue with India for most piece of the last 10 years. On paper, India have every relevant advantage. Be that as it may, the group is a long way from being settled.
While the top request appeared to have rediscovered a portion of its dismal structure against Pakistan on Sunday, Ravindra Jadeja's nonattendance has again uncovered the group's weakness: the 6th bowling choice. The left-arm spinner's two-three overs in the center request frequently gave a pad to the group.
The assault unwound when Pakistan sent off a counter-assault on Sunday. Two of India's most un-experienced bowlers - Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi - returned the best economy rates. It doesn't help when two of your three top bowlers have a terrible day.
Hardik's reappearance as a speed bowler is not difficult to go overboard with. Be that as it may, would he say he is actually a third crease choice on energetic pitches? The discussion is as yet open. In such a circumstance, Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have next to no wriggle room . In addition, Bhuvneshwar's bowling at the passing at present is suspect.
Much has been spoken about the group's undertaking to have like-for-like choices. Axar Patel has flown in as one for Jadeja. Yet, that doesn't actually address the problem. Fitting him in will not be simply simple.
India need to play a super forceful game with the bat. For that they need to bat profound. That was the thought behind having Dinesh Karthik at No. 7 in the main game with Jadeja batting higher. With Jadeja out of the picture, the batting looks more slender. As Virat Kohli said after the Pakistan match, he was unable to jump start since Bhuvneshwar was batting at No. 8.
Rohit has bowled Kohli against Hong Kong. He didn't have the certainty to attempt the off-twist of Deepak Hooda when Chahal was battling despite the fact that quality twist on these fairly enthusiastic Dubai pitches could be a unique advantage.
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Shanaka, with two powerful spinners in Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theeksana, doesn't have any desire to get into a discussion. For his purposes, Indian spinners will constantly be capable as a result of the IPL. "These folks all have played IPL and have a great deal of involvement through that. They are a legitimate bowling line-up," Shanaka said.
Shanaka would realize Indian hitters have attempted to get rolling against quality twist of late. Perhaps to that end he is thinking about playing Dhananjay de Silva instead of Charith Asalanka to have one more off-turning choice.
While all the consideration has been on the cash turning, high-voltage India-Pakistan conflicts in this competition, Sri Lanka have endure two close experiences. Shanaka wouldn't fret being the dark horses.
"With regards to Asian cricket match-ups, it's India-Pakistan games everybody discusses, except we got a generally excellent group, which can win. Thus, I wouldn't fret the lofty talk. I would prefer to focus on the manner in which we are playing," he said.