The current ODI World Cup 2023 has not gone well for Sri Lanka. Taking on South Africa in their first game, the team managed to score 326 runs in the run chase before they were bundled out, ultimately losing the game by 102 runs. However, they let up a massive total of 428 runs in the first innings. In their defense, the team has experienced a lot of injuries lately. Maheesh Theekshana, an outstanding bowler and a key component of Sri Lanka’s bowling lineup, missed the team’s match against South Africa due to a hamstring injury he got during the Asia Cup 2023.
Maheesh Theekshana has fully healed and will be available for their forthcoming game against Pakistan, according to assistant coach Naveed Nawaz, giving the team a huge boost ahead of their second World Cup match.
Naveed Nawaz was quoted by ESPNcricinfo as stating, “He’s fit and should play tomorrow. We didn’t want to risk him in the first game against medical advice, but he should be ready here.”
We anticipate dealing with similar pitches Nawaz
In addition, Naveed Nawaz discussed the weather Sri Lanka will face in their second game of the competition. On Tuesday, October 10, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Sri Lanka, captained by Dasun Shanaka, will play Pakistan in the eighth World Cup match.
Nawaz anticipated that after their performance against Pakistan, they would prepare for their forthcoming game and deliver an improved performance.
“It’s straightforward; we anticipate seeing identical pitches; they won’t vary; the pitches will primarily be batting-friendly. We must examine our strategy and determine how we might have recovered another 50 to 60 runs. The most crucial thing is to maintain a happy atmosphere in the group. It will take us more than a month to complete the tournament, which will include playing, traveling, and other activities. We simply need to apply the lessons we’ve learned from each game as we advance, said Naveed Nawaz.
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