There was a serious problem with choosing shots – Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka’s principal coach, dropped sharply on the team’s batting performance after their laps and 242 race losses to Australia in the opening test in Galle. At a pitch he was expecting, a good batting course was, unlike those in the past in this place, Jayasuriya blamed the choice of shots and did not handle situations properly.

“We can’t blame wicket because we saw how wicket was serious about the choice of shots as well as handling situations. Take control of these kinds of situations.

Australia ran on Usman Khawaja’s girl Double Hundred, Steve Smith’s Ton and Josh Inglis’ first three-figure score in test to place a Mammoth 654/6 declared in their first place. In response, Sri Lanka was collected in 165 in their first essay, with the Dinesh Chandimal Top scoring with 72 and the next best was only 22. Sri Lanka was a little better in their second round after being asked to follow, but could Do not capitalize their start when they were bowled out in 247.

“The biggest problem is the fighters who start not continue to play a long lap. This is something I always mum “Jayasuriya said.

As he praised the Australian fighters to adapt to the conditions, Jayasuriya was critical of Sri Lanka’s catch.

“We can’t control the thrown, but we should have checked the first session in the game. We fell two or three catches and we did not review decisive decisions the first session.

“Then they fought really well. Both Khawaja and Smith. Wicket was on a slower side. They really adjusted well. They played on the front foot and back foot well. Also they played both sides of wicket. We tried very hard but they surpassed us. “We did not make half chances and decisive decisions, it is difficult to fight a team like this. So you have to take your half chances. Even the review if you think it’s 50-50, go after it ”